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A powerful saga of merchant seamen during the early days of World War II as they sail into seas threatened by German U-boats and bombers. Based on four plays by Eugene O'Neill.
A powerful saga of merchant seamen during the early days of World War II, based on four plays by Eugene O'Neill. The tramp freighter SS Glencairn is moored on a Caribbean island while her crew enjoy their last night of freedom. As they sail into seas threatened by German U-boats and bombers, the hardships of life on board and the seamen's hopes for a better future are revealed.
Last on
Sat 9 Jul 2016
06:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ole Olsen | John Wayne |
| Aloysius Driscoll | Thomas Mitchell |
| Smitty | Ian Hunter |
| Yank | Ward Bond |
| Cocky | Barry Fitzgerald |
| Freda | Mildred Natwick |
| Captain | Wilfrid Lawson |
| Axel | John Qualen |
| Davis | Joseph Sawyer |
| Director | John Ford |
| Writer | Dudley Nichols |
Broadcasts
- Sun 17 Feb 2013 07:00
- Sat 9 Jul 2016 06:00