Freedom of the Seas (film)
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Motion pictures |
Freedom of the Seas is a 1934 British comedic war motion picture directed by Marcel Varnel and featuring performances by Clifford Mollison, Wendy Barrie, and Zelma O'Neal. The screenplay, adapted by Roger Burford, is based on the West End theatrical production of the same title authored by Walter Hackett, and the film was produced under the banner of British International Pictures.
Production
The movie was shot at Elstree Studios, with set designs crafted by art director Cedric Dawe. This project marked French director Varnel's initial British film venture following his tenure in Hollywood. Subsequently, Varnel established himself as a prominent director in comedy, working alongside notable talents such as Will Hay and George Formby. Importantly, Freedom of the Seas represents the debut film role for David Lean, who contributed as a focus puller.
Plot
At the onset of World War I, Smith, an unassuming office worker, promptly enlists and heroically prevents a German espionage scheme.
Cast
- Clifford Mollison portraying Smith
- Wendy Barrie as Phyllis Harcourt
- Zelma O'Neal in the role of Jennie
- H. F. Maltby playing Harcourt
- Tyrell Davis cast as Cavendish
- James Carew in the role of Bottom
- Cecil Ramage as Berkstrom
- Henry Wenman portraying Wallace
- Frederick Peisley as Jackson
- Frank Atkinson in the role of O'Hara
- Charles Paton playing Gamp