The Hell Ship (1923)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 52M

Director : Victor Sjöström

Synopsis

A naval adventure that focuses on the rivalry among the crew, particularly the indignation wrought by the behavior of inplacable Captain Steen. Dick, one of the sailors, is one of the most rebellious and draws up plans to exact vengeance. The opportunity arises, but an incident that may sink the ship changes the focus of attention. The lighting for the film and the composition of the scenes are regarded as the highlights of the movie.

Actors

Jenny Hasselqvist
Jenny Hasselqvist
Ann-Britt Steen
Matheson Lang
Matheson Lang
Jan Steen
Victor Sjöström
Victor Sjöström
Dick
Maria Di Zazzo
Maria Di Zazzo
Lill-Britt
Ida Gawell-Blumenthal
Ida Gawell-Blumenthal
Ann-Britt's Mother
Thecla Åhlander
Thecla Åhlander
Dick's Mother
Julia Cederblad
Julia Cederblad
Eulalia
Josua Bengtson
Josua Bengtson
Roff
Nils Lundell
Nils Lundell
Detective
Arthur Natorp
Arthur Natorp
Cook
Wanda Rothgardt
Wanda Rothgardt
Bror Berger
Bror Berger
Member of the ships crew
John Norrman
John Norrman
Guest at café
Sven Quick
Sven Quick
Member of the ships crew
Gustaf Salzenstein
Gustaf Salzenstein
Member of the ships crew
Erik Stocklassa
Erik Stocklassa
Member of the ships crew
Kurt Welin
Kurt Welin
Fat sailor
Wille Beck
Wille Beck
Member of the ships crew
Olof Ås
Olof Ås
Member of the ships crew
Harry Hednoff
Harry Hednoff
Member of the ships crew

Crews

Victor Sjöström
Victor Sjöström
Director
Hjalmar Bergman
Hjalmar Bergman
Writer
Victor Sjöström
Victor Sjöström
Writer
Axel Esbensen
Axel Esbensen
Art Direction
Julius Jaenzon
Julius Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Manne Lundh
Manne Lundh
Makeup Artist

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