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Ship of Wanted Men
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Ship of Wanted Men

1933-09-08 · 63 min · ★ 3.8

Drama · Adventure · Crime

A shipful of fugitives from justice pulls up on a Pacific Island where there are no extradition laws. The island is a magnet for the scum of the earth, as well as a few honest guys who were framed. Into this den of iniquity swims socialite Dorothy Sebastian, who jumped off a yacht after apparently murdering her lecherous host. To remain on the Island, Sebastian is told that she must pay $5,000 to head honcho Fred Kohler -- and if she hasn't got the money, it is implied, there are other methods of collection.

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Directors
Lewis D. Collins
Production companies
Showmen's Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dorothy SebastianDorothy SebastianIrene Reynolds
Fred KohlerFred KohlerChuck Young
Leon AmesLeon AmesJohn Holden
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorVera
Maurice BlackMaurice BlackGeorge Spinoli
James FlavinJames FlavinFrank Busch
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.John Craig
Herbert EvansHerbert EvansDuke Finley
John InceJohn InceElderly Man
Kit GuardKit GuardCrewman
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesCrewman

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