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The Luck of a Sailor

  • 1934
  • 1h 6m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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David Manners, Clifford Mollison, and Greta Nissen in The Luck of a Sailor (1934)
ComedyRomance

Exiled King Karl marries penniless Helen, then is recalled to his country.Exiled King Karl marries penniless Helen, then is recalled to his country.Exiled King Karl marries penniless Helen, then is recalled to his country.

  • Director
    • Robert Milton
  • Writers
    • Horton Giddy
    • Clifford Grey
    • Wolfgang Wilhelm
  • Stars
    • Greta Nissen
    • David Manners
    • Clifford Mollison
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    27
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    • Director
      • Robert Milton
    • Writers
      • Horton Giddy
      • Clifford Grey
      • Wolfgang Wilhelm
    • Stars
      • Greta Nissen
      • David Manners
      • Clifford Mollison
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Greta Nissen
    Greta Nissen
    • Queen Helena
    David Manners
    David Manners
    • Captain Colin
    Clifford Mollison
    Clifford Mollison
    • Shorty
    Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn
    • Louise
    Hugh Wakefield
    Hugh Wakefield
    • King Karl
    Lawrence Grossmith
    • Silvius
    Reginald Purdell
    Reginald Purdell
    • Jenkins
    H.F. Maltby
    • Admiral
    Jimmy Godden
    • Betz
    Jean Cadell
    Jean Cadell
    • Princess Rosanna
    Cecil Ramage
    Cecil Ramage
    • Owner
    Gus McNaughton
    Gus McNaughton
    • Official
    Arnold Lucy
    Arnold Lucy
    J.H. Roberts
    J.H. Roberts
    • Official with Gavel
    Toni Edgar-Bruce
    Toni Edgar-Bruce
    • Lady Penrose
    • (uncredited)
    Judy Kelly
    Judy Kelly
    • Lillie
    • (uncredited)
    Miles Malleson
    Miles Malleson
    • Cook on HMS Dangerous
    • (uncredited)
    Leslie Mitchell
    • Man Reading from Teleprinter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Milton
    • Writers
      • Horton Giddy
      • Clifford Grey
      • Wolfgang Wilhelm
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    7niels-4

    The sailor has definite luck

    Great fun to finally watch this film starring David Manners, Greta Nissen, Camilla Horn and a talented cast of British actors. The story of the old exiled Prince to return home as a King with a young bride as his wife is not the most original of stories. A country is in turmoil and declares that they want to restore monarchy. The story is treated with humor and snappy dialogue. Great set designs and stylish fashions makes this movie a great pleasure to watch. It has a definite Hollywood look. This British quota film should have entertained cinema goers on both side of the Atlantic. Now it has a new possibility, thanks to the restoration of forgotten film gems from British Network. Its a short adventure of fun and romance, the destiny of the characters involved in the story is perhaps a bit predictable. Director Robert Milton gives us some interesting camera work and lush atmosphere of glamour in some scenes. If not a great classic you wont get bored. The musical score fun and light, band era type from the mid 1930's. Hollywood actors Greta Nissen and David Manners is at ease and control in romantic interludes, especially at sea on the deck of the ship where they are lit in a special effect of atmosphere. Perhaps too lame as a latter pre-code movie, made in England after all. Ending is a bit melodramatic, typical of its era. Conclusion: Enjoyable comedy with a great cast of actors. There are still minor film classics in waiting for restoration.

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      Takes place in the mythical kingdom of Amnesia.

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1934 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Contraband
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • British International Pictures (BIP)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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