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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