Two Years Before the Mast

Year: 1946

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: English

Director: John Farrow

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The classic novel finally reaches the screen. In 1834, spoiled heir Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied onto the Pilgrim, a ship his father owns. He endures a harsh sea voyage under the tyrannical Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva) and first mate Amazeen (William Bendix). Crew member Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy) also appears.

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