Transatlantic (1931)
A storm of Love! Hate! Murder! Retribution!
As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.
Director: William K. Howard
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: August 19, 1931
Cast
- Edmund Lowe - Monty Greer
- Lois Moran - Judy Kramer
- John Halliday - Henry D. Graham
- Greta Nissen - Sigrid Carline
- Myrna Loy - Kay Graham
- Jean Hersholt - Rudolph aka Jed Kramer
- Earle Foxe - Handsome
- Billy Bevan - Hodgkins
- Eddie Borden - Interloper
- Jesse De Vorska - Buyer
Screenplay
- Guy Bolton (Screenplay)
- Lynn Starling (Screenplay)
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ocean liner, pre-code
More Films by Director: William K. Howard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Transatlantic about?
- As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.
- Who directed Transatlantic?
- Transatlantic was directed by William K. Howard.
- Who stars in Transatlantic?
- Transatlantic stars Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, John Halliday, Greta Nissen, Myrna Loy, Jean Hersholt.
- How long is Transatlantic?
- Transatlantic has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Transatlantic?
- Transatlantic is a Comedy, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Transatlantic produced?
- Transatlantic was produced in United States of America.