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The Ship That Died (1938) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Ship That Died at a Glance
The Ship That Died is a 1938 drama film helmed by Jacques Tourneur, starring John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn and Rhea Mitchell. It runs 10 minutes and was released on February 19, 1938. The Ship That Died has a TMDB rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 6 votes.

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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.
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John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)

Leonard Penn
Rescue Ship Crewman

Rhea Mitchell
Passenger on Mary Celeste

Harry Allen
Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee Prather
Minor Role

Richard Alexander
Crewman of Mary Celeste

Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy
Minor Role (uncredited)

Claude King
Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)

Frank Shannon
Minor Role (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan
Crewman of Mary Celeste (uncredited)

Harry Tenbrook
Crewman of Rescue Ship (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ship That Died
When was The Ship That Died released?
The Ship That Died was released on February 19, 1938.
What is the runtime of The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died has a runtime of 10 minutes (10 minutes).
Who stars in The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died stars John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice), Leonard Penn as Rescue Ship Crewman, Rhea Mitchell as Passenger on Mary Celeste and Harry Allen as Bos'n of Rescue Ship. The cast also includes Lee Prather, Richard Alexander, Francis X. Bushman Jr. and Edward Kilroy.
Who directed The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died was directed by Jacques Tourneur. The screenplay is credited to George Sayer.
What genre is The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is the TMDB score of The Ship That Died?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.9/10 from 6 votes.
What movies are similar to The Ship That Died?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Ship That Died include Last Breath (2025), The Black Pirate (1926), Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor (2013), Britannic (2000) and True Spirit (2023).
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