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Merchant Seamen

January 1, 1941 0h 25m

Originally released in 1941. Merchant Seamen is a documentary film. directed by J.B. Holmes. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A story acted and narrated by men of the Merchant Navy illustrates the way their war is fought: a merchant ship in convoy is sunk by a torpedo; the crew are rescued and later join another ship; and a young seaman among them is motivated to take a gunnery course.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1941 85 years ago
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Runtime 0h 25m 25 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Crown Film Unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merchant Seamen about?

A story acted and narrated by men of the Merchant Navy illustrates the way their war is fought: a merchant ship in convoy is sunk by a torpedo; the crew are rescued and later join another ship; and...

Who directed Merchant Seamen?

Merchant Seamen was directed by J.B. Holmes.

How long is Merchant Seamen?

Merchant Seamen has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).

When was Merchant Seamen released?

Merchant Seamen was released on January 1, 1941 in theaters.