Movie: The Ship That Died

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Leonard Penn
Leonard Penn

Rescue Ship Crewman

Rhea Mitchell
Rhea Mitchell

Passenger on Mary Celeste

Harry Allen
Harry Allen

Bos'n of Rescue Ship

Lee Prather
Lee Prather

Minor Role

Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander

Crewman of Mary Celeste

Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Minor Role (uncredited)

Edward Kilroy
Edward Kilroy

Minor Role (uncredited)

Claude King
Claude King

Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)

Frank Shannon
Frank Shannon

Minor Role (uncredited)

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    This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.

  • Release Date

    1938-02-19

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    English
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