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Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1934)
A sponge diver hopes to make enough money to buy his own boat and marry his girlfriend. A rival diver, however, has other plans for him.
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A sponge diver hopes to make enough money to buy his own boat and marry his girlfriend. A rival diver, however, has other plans for him.
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Genre:Action
Written By:Norman Houston
In Theaters:1/1/1934
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Runtime:58 minutes
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Cast
Armand Schaefer
Director
Sally O'Neil
Rosita
Lon Chaney Jr.
Joe Bethel
Russell Simpson
A.B. Crockett
Maurice Black
Nick - Henhman / Crewman
Si Jenks
Sculpin - Crewman in Popeye Outfit
Jack Kennedy
Mike - Saloon Owner
George Regas
Theo Savanis
Constantine Romanoff
Kargas - Tall Crewman
Richard Alexander
Martin - Burly Crewman
Lloyd Ingraham
Capt. Athos
Bob Kortman
Cimos - Second Henchman
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