Movie Description

Two Years Before the Mast

(1946)

Overview

In 1834, Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), the spoiled, dissolute son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied aboard the Pilgrim, one of his father's own ships. He embarks upon a long, hellish sea voyage under the tyrannical rule of Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva), assisted by his first mate, Amazeen (William Bendix). One of his crewmates is Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy).

Cast

Facts

Original TitleTwo Years Before the Mast

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1946-11-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • Adventure