The Yankee Clipper
Seen it?1927 | 88 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A race between a British clipper ship and an American ship of a new design will determine the right to transport Chinese tea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rupert Julian
- William BoydHal Winslow
- Elinor FairJocelyn Huntington
- Frank Coghlan Jr.Mickey
- John MiljanPaul de Vigny
- Walter LongPortuguese Joe
- Louis PayneLord Huntington
- Burr McIntoshThomas Winslow
- George OveyAlf
- William BlaisdellIke
- Clarence BurtonCaptain McIntosh