
The Ship That Died
Drama
Overview
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.
Top Cast


John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)


Leonard Penn
Leonard Penn
Rescue Ship Crewman
Leonard Penn
Rescue Ship Crewman


Rhea Mitchell
Rhea Mitchell
Passenger on Mary Celeste
Rhea Mitchell
Passenger on Mary Celeste


Harry Allen
Harry Allen
Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Harry Allen
Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee Prather
Lee Prather
Minor Role
Lee Prather
Minor Role


Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander
Crewman of Mary Celeste
Richard Alexander
Crewman of Mary Celeste


Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Minor Role (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy
Edward Kilroy
Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy
Minor Role (uncredited)


Claude King
Claude King
Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)
Claude King
Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)


Frank Shannon
Frank Shannon
Minor Role (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
Minor Role (uncredited)
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