Titans of the Deep (1938)
Brave and beautiful girl scientists... facing death in the ocean's depths... battling fierce sea demons... men and monsters in deadly combat... the dangers met and conquered by science!
Prominent scientists Dr. William Beebe and Otis Barton, using the Bathyspere invented by Barton, descend several thousand feet to the ocean floor off of the shores of Bermuda to study and film sea creatures seen and filmed at that depth for the first time. A sometimes staged semi-documentary that was often sold and advertised as an exploitation/horror picture.
Director: Otis Barton
Genre: Action, Adventure, Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: October 28, 1938
Cast
- William Beebe - Dr. William Beebe
- Otis Barton - Otis Barton
- John Tee Van - John Tee Van - Crew Member
- Gloria Hollister - Gloria Hollister - Crew Member
- Lowell Thomas - Narrator
Screenplay
- Lowell Thomas (Story)
Cinematography: Otis Barton
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Deep Sea Dive: Wonders of the Abyss, Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Big Wave Surfing and the Power of the Ocean, Scuba Diving and Ocean Wonders, Oceanic Migration: The Great Voyage
Keywords
ocean
More Films by Director: Otis Barton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Titans of the Deep about?
- Prominent scientists Dr. William Beebe and Otis Barton, using the Bathyspere invented by Barton, descend several thousand feet to the ocean floor off of the shores of Bermuda to study and film sea creatures seen and filmed at that depth for the first time. A sometimes staged semi-documentary that was often sold and advertised as an exploitation/horror picture.
- Who directed Titans of the Deep?
- Titans of the Deep was directed by Otis Barton.
- Who stars in Titans of the Deep?
- Titans of the Deep stars William Beebe, Otis Barton, John Tee Van, Gloria Hollister, Lowell Thomas.
- How long is Titans of the Deep?
- Titans of the Deep has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Titans of the Deep?
- Titans of the Deep is a Action, Adventure, Documentary film.
- Where was Titans of the Deep produced?
- Titans of the Deep was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Titans of the Deep?
- The themes of Titans of the Deep include: Deep Sea Dive: Wonders of the Abyss, Deep Sea Exploration and Underwater World, Big Wave Surfing and the Power of the Ocean, Scuba Diving and Ocean Wonders, Oceanic Migration: The Great Voyage.