The Wreck of the Hesperus 96 years old

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. ...

Credits

The Wreck of the Hesperus Cast

Name Character
Alan Hale He was 35, 57 years old when he died as Singapore Jack
Francis Ford He was 46, 72 years old when he died as John Hazzard
Milton Holmes He was 20, 80 years old when he died as Zeke
Sam De Grasse He was 52, 78 years old when he died as Capt. David Slocum
Virginia Bradford She was 27, 95 years old when she died as Gale Slocum
Ethel Wales She was 49, 73 years old when she died as Deborah Slocum

The Wreck of the Hesperus Crew

Name Department
John J. Mescall as Director of Photography. He was 28 (63) years old when He died Camera
Stephen Goosson as Art Direction. He was 38 (84) years old when He died Art
John Farrow as Writer. He was 23 (58) years old when He died Writing
Elmer Clifton as Director. He was 37 (59) years old when He died Directing
Adrian as Costume Design. He was 24 (56) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
The Wreck of the Hesperus (96 years)

  • Release day: Monday, October 31, 1927
  • Runtime: 70 minutes