
Set during a late‑19th‑century whaling expedition, aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his ambitious new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark), clash over how to educate the captain’s underperforming grandson, a dispute that tests their authority and the crew’s morale amid the harsh sea.
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Explore the complete cast of Down to the Sea in Ships, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Harry Morgan
Britton

Cecil Kellaway
Slush Tubbs

John McIntire
Thatch

Jay C. Flippen
Luke Sewell

Dean Stockwell
Jed Joy

Harry Davenport
Benjamin Harris

Berry Kroeger
Manchester

Richard Widmark
Dan Lunceford

Gene Lockhart
Andrew L. Bush

Paul Harvey
John Briggs

Lionel Barrymore
Bering Joy

Jimmy Hawkins
Boy (uncredited)

Robert Adler
Crew Member (uncredited)
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