The Adventures of Martin Eden (1942)
Glenn Ford plays Martin Eden, an aspiring writer who signs on a merchant ship as a sailor. Tormented by the ship's sadistic captain (Ian McDonald), Eden survives the voyage, determined to write an expose of his horrible experiences. At first opposed by the maritime authorities, Martin's book becomes a best-seller. Its publication results in punishment for the wicked captain and the exoneration of a sailor (Stuart Erwin) accused of murder. Based on Jack London's semi-autobiographical novel, Adventures of Martin Eden earned a minor niche in media history as the first major-studio film to be released to television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sidney Salkow
Synopsis of The Adventures of Martin Eden
Glenn Ford plays Martin Eden, an aspiring writer who signs on a merchant ship as a sailor. Tormented by the ship's sadistic captain (Ian McDonald), Eden survives the voyage, determined to write an expose of his horrible experiences. At first opposed by the maritime authorities, Martin's book becomes a best-seller. Its publication results in punishment for the wicked captain and the exoneration of a sailor (Stuart Erwin) accused of murder. Based on Jack London's semi-autobiographical novel, Adventures of Martin Eden earned a minor niche in media history as the first major-studio film to be released to television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Adventures of Martin Eden
- Glenn Ford - Martin Eden
- Evelyn Keyes - Ruth Morley
- Dickie Moore - Johnny
- Frank Conroy - Carl Brissenden
- Pierre Watkin - Mr. Morley
- Claire Trevor - "Connie" Dawson
- Stuart Erwin - Joe Dawson
- Ian MacDonald - "Butch" Ragan
- Rafaela Ottiano - Marie Sylva
- Regina Wallace - Mrs. Morley
- Director(s):
- Sidney Salkow
- Writer(s):
- W.L. River
- Producer(s):
- B.P. Schulberg
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