Alcoholic newspaperman Steve Bramley boards the San Capador for a restful cruise, hoping to quit drinking and begin writing a book. Also on board are Steve's friend Schulte, a private detective hoping to nab criminal Danny Checkett with a fortune in stolen bonds. Steve begins drinking, all the while observing the various stories of other passengers on board, several of whom turn out not to be who they seem to be.
Lewis Milestone
Director
Victor McLaglen
Junius P. Schulte
Wynne Gibson
Mrs. Jeddock
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
John Gilbert
Steve Bramley
Helen Vinson
Janet Grayson
Fred Keating
Danny Checkett
Leon Errol
Layton
Walter Connolly
Captain Helquist
Tala Birell
Gerta Klangi
Walter Catlett
Joe Silvers
John Wray
Mr. Jeddock
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