Richard Widmark
First Mate Dan Lunceford
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A seafaring drama film starring Richard Widmark and Lionel Barrymore as a grandfather and grandson who go on a whaling expedition. The film follows their adventures, conflicts, and lessons as they face dangers and challenges at sea.
Down to the Sea in Ships: Directed by Henry Hathaway. With Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, Dean Stockwell, Cecil Kellaway. Whaling ship captain Bering Joy takes his grandson Jed on a whaling trip to teach him core life values while First Mate Dan Lunceford is tasked with tutoring Jed.
- (1.1K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Henry Hathaway
- 1949-04-11
A remake of a silent film, this movie follows the journey of a whaling ship and its crew in 1887. It features Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, and Joy Dean in the main roles.
- Henry Hathaway, Abe Steinberg
- Richard Widmark
Down to the Sea in Ships (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) hasn't lost a step, but the men who own the ship he sails want the old man to resign. Determined to prove them wrong,...
- (8)
- Adventure
- Henry Hathaway
During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.
Down to the Sea in Ships. Summaries. Whaling ship captain Bering Joy takes his grandson Jed on a whaling trip to teach him core life values while First Mate Dan Lunceford is tasked with tutoring Jed.
