The Ship of Lost Men

The Ship of Lost Men

1929 · 121 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Thriller

A young doctor gets stuck on a ship after treating an injured first mate. Later, he rescues a woman from plane wreckage, and with the help of the cook, he hides her away from the rowdy and dangerous crew.

Directed by Maurice Tourneur · Written by Maurice Tourneur

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