Sea of Lost Ships

Sea of Lost Ships
Directed by	Joseph Kane
Screenplay by	Steve Fisher
Story by	Norman Reilly Raine
Produced by	Joseph Kane
Starring	John Derek Wanda Hendrix Walter Brennan
Cinematography	Reggie Lanning
Edited by	Richard L. Van Enger
Music by	R. Dale Butts
Production company	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release dates	October 21, 1953 (1953-10-21) (Washington, D.C.) October 24, 1953 (1953-10-24) (United States)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Sea of Lost Ships is a 1953 American adventure film directed by Joseph Kane and starring John Derek, Wanda Hendrix and Walter Brennan. It is a tribute to the US Coast Guard.[1]

Plot

The son of a deceased Coast Guard hero is raised by a Coast Guard NCO, who also has a son the same age. When they get older both are accepted into the Coast Guard Academy, but the hero's son winds up being thrown out, bringing disgrace to his adopted family.

Cast

• John Derek as G.R. 'Grad' Matthews
• Wanda Hendrix as Pat Kirby
• Walter Brennan as C.P.O 'Chief' O'Malley
• Richard Jaeckel as H.G. 'Hap' O'Malley
• Tom Tully as captain Holland
• Barton MacLane as Capt. Jack Matthews
• Erin O'Brien-Moore as Mrs. Nora O'Malley
• Ben Cooper as 3rd Plane Crewman
• Darryl Hickman as Pete Bennett
• Roy Roberts as 'Eagle' Captain
• Tom Powers as Rear Admiral
• Richard Hale as Capt. Welch
• James Brown as Ice Patrol official
• Douglas Kennedy as Helicopter Pilot
• Steve Brodie as Lt. Rogers
• John Hudson as Pilot

Production

Filming was to have started 15 December 1952.[2] However it was pushed back until April 1953 as Steve Fisher rewrote the script.[3] John Derek was borrowed from Columbia Pictures to play the lead.[4] (After filming completed, Derek asked for – and was given – release from his Columbia contract.[5])

Reception

Filmink called it "dull".[6]

References

1. Sea of Lost Ships at New York Times accessed 16 November 2013
2. THOMAS M. PRYOR (Dec 2, 1952). "SCREEN ACTORS SET TALKS ON TV STRIKE: Guild Agrees to Open Contract Negotiations With 2 Makers of Filmed Commercials". New York Times. p. 38.
3. Schallert, Edwin (Jan 30, 1953). "Romantic Day Recorded; 'Lochinvar,' Romeo Set; Space Lady Lures Leigh". Los Angeles Times. p. B7.
4. THOMAS M. PRYOR (Mar 17, 1953). "3-D ANXIETY CUTS HOLLYWOOD JOBS: Studios Trim Work Schedules to Await Public Reaction -- Fox in New Economy Drive". New York Times. p. 26.
5. "L. B. MAYER DENIES GIVING UP OPTIONS: Says No Play Properties or Stories of His Were Involved in Cinerama-Warner Deal". New York Times. July 9, 1953. p. 18.
6. Vagg, Stephen (5 November 2024). "The Cinema of John Derek, Movie Star". Filmink. Retrieved 5 November 2024.

External links

• Sea of Lost Ships at IMDb