This tale is a great combination of a serious drama, surrounded with subtle (and some not so subtle) comedy bits. And they stocked the cast with just the right people to do it. For comedy, you can't beat alison skipworth, walter connolly, leon errol, and of course, the three stooges, as the orchestra! After stealing the bonds, a couple can't decide if they want to make up or break up over it. And the private eye is aboard ship, looking for the bonds. The awesome donald meek is in here with his beard. Some hilarious bits in the bar. The captain who can't seem to get along with his first mate. People overboard. It's really good! It must be hard to strike just the light comedic tone and still take the story seriously. They do it here, and again in "beat the devil", which also used a great cast to accomplish it. The only place i've seen this one is cinevault channel. Directed by lewis milestone, who had already won two oscars. Story by wallace smith. Died young at 48. Really fun film! It's a good one.
Review of The Captain Hates the Sea
