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The Devil's Skipper (1928)

Movie ★ 10.0 58 min

Drama

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.

John G. Adolfi Director Viola Brothers Shore Writer Jack Natteford Writer Robert Dillon Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1928
Runtime
58 min
IMDb
tt0018830
Studio
Tiffany-Stahl Productions

Themes

Cast

Belle Bennett Belle Bennett The Devil Skipper Montagu Love Montagu Love First Mate Gino Corrado Gino Corrado Philip La Farge Mary McAllister Mary McAllister Marie La Farge Cullen Landis Cullen Landis John Dubray G. Raymond Nye G. Raymond Nye Nick the Greek Pat Hartigan Captain McKenna Adolph Milar Adolph Milar Mate Cornish (as Adolph Millar) Carolynne Snowden Slave (as Caroline Snowden) Stepin Fetchit Stepin Fetchit Slave's Husband

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Devil's Skipper about?
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.
Who directed The Devil's Skipper?
The Devil's Skipper was directed by John G. Adolfi.
Who stars in The Devil's Skipper?
The Devil's Skipper stars Belle Bennett, Montagu Love, Gino Corrado, Mary McAllister.
When was The Devil's Skipper released?
The Devil's Skipper is a 1928 drama film.
Where can I watch The Devil's Skipper?
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