The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (1935): Cast & Plot
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste is a 1935 drama horror film directed by Denison Clift, starring Arthur Margetson as Capt. Benjamin Briggs, Clifford McLaglen and Shirley Grey. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Denison Clift
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mystery of the Mary Celeste About?
The premise of The Mystery of the Mary Celeste without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a horrific storm at sea, the crew realizes that there is a murderer among them who is killing them off one by one.
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- phantom ship
- new york city
- psychotronic film
- whiskey
- shanghaied
- poker game
- salvage
- stabbed in the back
- hurricane
- burial at sea
- black cat
- murder
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Cast & Characters
Arthur Margetson leads the cast as Capt. Benjamin Briggs, with Clifford McLaglen as Capt. Jim Morehead and Shirley Grey as Sarah Briggs. Directed by Denison Clift; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Denison Clift
- Arthur Margetson as Capt. Benjamin Briggs
- Clifford McLaglen as Capt. Jim Morehead
- Shirley Grey as Sarah Briggs
- Herbert Cameron as Volkerk Grot
Also Starring in The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
· 19 more- Bela Lugosi Anton Lorenzen
- Edmund Willard Toby Bilson
- Gunner Moir Ponta Katz
- Ben Welden Boas 'Sailor' Hoffman
- Johnnie Schofield Peter Tooley
- Dennis Hoey Tom Goodschild
- Gibson Gowland Andy Gilling
- Terence de Marney Charlie Kaye
- Bruce Gordon Olly Deveau
- Charles Mortimer Attorney General
- Monti DeLyle Portunato
- Graham Soutten Jack Sampson
- James Carew James Winchester
- J.B. Williams The Judge
- George Mozart Tommy Duggan
- Edgar Pierce Arian Harbens
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- Wilfred Essex Horatio Sprague
- Alec Fraser Cmdr. Mahon
- Lucius Blake Sailor
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Plot Summary
What happens in The Mystery of the Mary Celeste from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain Briggs, Arthur Margetson, and Captain Morehead, Clifford McLaglen, are long-time friends who share a voyage dream. Morehead is secretly in love with Sarah Briggs, Shirley Grey, and he brings Briggs to New York to meet her, hoping a proper match might ease the strain between them. But the encounter stirs unexpected feelings: Briggs and Sarah fall for each other, and on the very same day both men propose to her. Sarah chooses Briggs, setting off a dangerous jealousy in Morehead who suspects deceit and fears it could end their friendship.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mystery of the Mary Celeste, scene by scene
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Mystery of the Mary Celeste?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which two captains are central to the film's love triangle?
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Phantom Ship” and “玛丽·塞利斯特的秘密”.
- Also known as
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- Phantom Ship
- 玛丽·塞利斯特的秘密
- El barco fantasma (El velero de la muerte)
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The Mystery of the Mary Celeste FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mystery of the Mary Celeste, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mystery of the Mary Celeste?
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Mystery of the Mary Celeste released?
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste was released on April 27, 1935.
Who directed The Mystery of the Mary Celeste?
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste was directed by Denison Clift.
Who is in the cast of The Mystery of the Mary Celeste?
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste stars Arthur Margetson as Capt. Benjamin Briggs, Clifford McLaglen as Capt. Jim Morehead and Shirley Grey as Sarah Briggs, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Mystery of the Mary Celeste have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mystery of the Mary Celeste has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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