Sea of Lost Ships

Sea of Lost Ships
Directed by Joseph Kane
Produced by Joseph Kane
Screenplay by Steve Fisher
Story by Norman Reilly Raine
Starring John Derek
Wanda Hendrix
Walter Brennan
Music by R. Dale Butts
Cinematography Reggie Lanning
Edited by Richard L. Van Enger
Production
company
Republic Pictures
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release dates
  • October 21, 1953 (1953-10-21) (Washington, D.C.)
  • February 1, 1954 (1954-02-01) (United States)
Running time
85 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Sea of Lost Ships is a 1953 American adventure film directed by Joseph Kane starring John Derek, Wanda Hendrix and Walter Brennan. It is a tribute to the US Coast Guard.[1]

Cast

Production

Filming was to have started 15 December 1952.[2] However it was pushed back until April 1953 as Steve Fisher rewrote the script.[3] John Derek was borrowed from Columbia Pictures to play the lead.[4] (After filming completed, Derek asked for - and was given - release from his Columbia contract.[5])

References

  1. Sea of Lost Ships at New York Times accessed 16 November 2013
  2. SCREEN ACTORS SET TALKS ON TV STRIKE: Guild Agrees to Open Contract Negotiations With 2 Makers of Filmed Commercials By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 02 Dec 1952: 38.
  3. Romantic Day Recorded; 'Lochinvar,' Romeo Set; Space Lady Lures Leigh Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 30 Jan 1953: B7.
  4. 3-D ANXIETY CUTS HOLLYWOOD JOBS: Studios Trim Work Schedules to Await Public Reaction -- Fox in New Economy Drive By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 17 Mar 1953: 26.
  5. L. B. MAYER DENIES GIVING UP OPTIONS: Says No Play Properties or Stories of His Were Involved in Cinerama-Warner Deal Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 09 July 1953: 18.
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