The Adventures of Martin Eden
BIG AS LIFE! MIGHTY AS THE SEA!
NR 1942 · 87 min · ★ 8.0 · Adventure
Author writes about his experiences sailing at sea, struggles to get his work published.
Directed by Sidney Salkow · Written by W.L. River
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Glenn Ford Martin Eden -
Claire Trevor Connie Dawson -
Evelyn Keyes Ruth Morley -
Stuart Erwin Joe Dawson -
Dickie Moore Johnny -
Ian MacDonald 'Butch' Raglan -
Pierre Watkin Amos Morley -
Frank Conroy Carl Brissenden -
Rafaela Ottiano -
Regina Wallace -
Harry Tenbrook -
Heinie Conklin
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