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The Wreck of the Hesperus

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1927 | 70 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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
One for 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
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 10 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1927: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Captain Slocum of the Hesperus arrives on shore in a New England village to find that the girl he loves has been tricked into marrying John Hazzard in his absence. Heartbroken and bitter, the captain, with his daughter, Gale, and second mate, Singapore Jack, returns to sea. He rescues from a burning vessel John Hazzard, Jr., son of his rival, and though he tries to keep the boy from Gale, a romance develops. ...

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 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Elmer Clifton

  • Sam De GrasseCapt. David Slocum
  • Virginia BradfordGale Slocum
  • Francis FordJohn Hazzard
  • Alan HaleSingapore Jack
  • Francis MarionJohn Hazzard Jr.
  • Ethel WalesDeborah Slocum
  • Josephine NormanThe Bride
  • Milton HolmesZeke