Jackie Coogan saves a marriage AND a sinking ship—silent cinema chaos at sea!
Working as a pageboy on an ocean liner, a street orphan and his friend Slugger end up on the wrong side of the ship's captain when they try to tell him that his wife is cheating on him with other members of the crew. The boys end up in deeper trouble, after they are thrown in the brig and the ship starts sinking...
Practical Effects
Massive water tank sets and miniature destruction.
Acting
Jackie Coogan's expressive face carries entire scenes.
Director
George W. Hill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jackie Coogan was Hollywood's highest-paid child star when he made this, earning $22,000 weekly—more than most adults on set.
This was MGM's attempt to replicate the success of Coogan's partnership with Chaplin in The Kid by pairing him with another adult comedy partner.
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