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Two Years Before the Mast 1946

The classic novel finally reaches the screen. In 1834, spoiled heir Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied onto the Pilgrim, a ship his father owns. He endures a harsh sea voyage under the tyrannical Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva) and first mate Amazeen (William Bendix). Crew member Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy) also appears.

The classic novel finally reaches the screen. In 1834, spoiled heir Charles Stewart (Alan Ladd), son of a shipping magnate, is shanghaied onto the Pilgrim, a ship his father owns. He endures a harsh sea voyage under the tyrannical Captain Francis Thompson (Howard Da Silva) and first mate Amazeen (William Bendix). Crew member Richard Henry Dana Jr. (Brian Donlevy) also appears.

Does Two Years Before the Mast have end credit scenes?

No!

Two Years Before the Mast does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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