Gun Cargo (1949)
A Maritime Board of Inquiry investigates the loss of the merchant ship, the Black Rover . Its captain, Jim Parker, offers the following testimony on his own behalf: Jim is recommended by Fred Winthrop to his father, owner of the Winthrop Shipping Line, to command the Black Rover after its captain and crew refuse to make the voyage. Jim, who has just received his captain's papers, agrees, unaware that Winthrop is illegally running a cargo of contraband weapons. The film has never had a theatrical release. Production began in 1930 under the title "Contraband," stopped when the producers ran out of money, then began again under the title "Contraband Cargo." Production soon stopped again and was not resumed until 1939, when new footage was shot and footage from HELL HARBOR (1930) was edited in. The film was still deemed not suitable for theatrical distribution, and it was not until 1949 that it was finally released... for late night airing on television.
Cast
- Rex Lease - Capt. Jim Parker
- Smith Ballew - Singing Sailor
- William Farnum - Board of Inquiry Chairman
- Gibson Gowland - Henry Morgan
- Robert Frazer - First Mate Fred Winthrop
- Allene Ray - Helen - Stowaway
- John Ince - Frederick Winthrop Sr.
- Victor Adamson
- Jack Kirk
- James Sheridan
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gun Cargo about?
- A Maritime Board of Inquiry investigates the loss of the merchant ship, the Black Rover . Its captain, Jim Parker, offers the following testimony on his own behalf: Jim is recommended by Fred Winthrop to his father, owner of the Winthrop Shipping Line, to command the Black Rover after its captain and crew refuse to make the voyage. Jim, who has just received his captain's papers, agrees, unaware that Winthrop is illegally running a cargo of contraband weapons. The film has never had a theatrical release. Production began in 1930 under the title "Contraband," stopped when the producers ran out of money, then began again under the title "Contraband Cargo." Production soon stopped again and was not resumed until 1939, when new footage was shot and footage from HELL HARBOR (1930) was edited in. The film was still deemed not suitable for theatrical distribution, and it was not until 1949 that it was finally released... for late night airing on television.
- Who directed Gun Cargo?
- Gun Cargo was directed by Jack Irwin.
- Who stars in Gun Cargo?
- Gun Cargo stars Rex Lease, Smith Ballew, William Farnum, Gibson Gowland, Robert Frazer, Allene Ray.
- How long is Gun Cargo?
- Gun Cargo has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Gun Cargo?
- Gun Cargo is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Gun Cargo produced?
- Gun Cargo was produced in United States of America.