The Devil's Skipper (1928)

★ 10.0/10 58 min Drama United States English

Director: John G. Adolfi

Short Story: Jack London
Writers: Harry Braxton, Robert Dillon, Viola Brothers Shore, Jack Natteford

Streaming: Not available

Description

The Devil's Skipper was based on Demetrios Contos, a seafaring yarn by Jack London. Effectively cast against type, Belle Bennett plays a wronged woman who becomes the most brutal and feared slave-ship captain on the Seven Seas.

Top Cast

Belle Bennett The Devil Skipper

Montagu Love First Mate

Gino Corrado Philip La Farge

Mary McAllister Marie La Farge

Cullen Landis John Dubray

G. Raymond Nye Nick the Greek

Pat Hartigan Captain McKenna

Adolph Milar Mate Cornish (as Adolph Millar)