The Devil's Skipper (1928)
The Devil's Skipper was based on Demetrios Contos, a seafaring yarn by Jack London. Effectively cast against type, Belle Bennett plays a wronged woman who becomes the most brutal and feared slave-ship captain on the Seven Seas.
Director: John G. Adolfi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: February 1, 1928
Cast
- Belle Bennett - The Devil Skipper
- Montagu Love - First Mate
- Gino Corrado - Philip La Farge
- Mary McAllister - Marie La Farge
- Cullen Landis - John Dubray
- G. Raymond Nye - Nick the Greek
- Pat Hartigan - Captain McKenna
- Adolph Milar - Mate Cornish (as Adolph Millar)
- Carolynne Snowden - Slave (as Caroline Snowden)
- Stepin Fetchit - Slave's Husband
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ernest Miller
Production: Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: John G. Adolfi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Skipper about?
- The Devil's Skipper was based on Demetrios Contos, a seafaring yarn by Jack London. Effectively cast against type, Belle Bennett plays a wronged woman who becomes the most brutal and feared slave-ship captain on the Seven Seas.
- Who directed The Devil's Skipper?
- The Devil's Skipper was directed by John G. Adolfi.
- Who stars in The Devil's Skipper?
- The Devil's Skipper stars Belle Bennett, Montagu Love, Gino Corrado, Mary McAllister, Cullen Landis, G. Raymond Nye.
- How long is The Devil's Skipper?
- The Devil's Skipper has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Skipper?
- The Devil's Skipper is a Drama film.
- Where was The Devil's Skipper produced?
- The Devil's Skipper was produced in United States of America.