Overview
The Devil's Skipper was based on Demetrios Contos, a seafaring yarn by Jack London. Effectively cast against type, Belle Bennett plays a wronged woman who becomes the most brutal and feared slave-ship captain on the Seven Seas.
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ernest Miller
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Harry BraxtonWriter
- Robert DillonWriter
- Viola Brothers ShoreWriter
- Jack NattefordWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 1, 1928
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Belle BennettThe Devil Skipper
Montagu LoveFirst Mate
Gino CorradoPhilip La Farge
Mary McAllisterMarie La Farge
Cullen LandisJohn Dubray
G. Raymond NyeNick the Greek
Pat HartiganCaptain McKenna
Adolph MilarMate Cornish (as Adolph Millar)- Carolynne SnowdenSlave (as Caroline Snowden)
Stepin FetchitSlave's Husband
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