The director, Frank Lloyd, goes after "human interest" details in a broad, conventional manner... But for the kind of big-budget, studio controlled romantic adventure that it is, it's very well done.

This stirring, beautifully made and splendidly acted picture must stand as the maritime masterpiece of the motion picture art. Every hour and every dollar lavished upon the production is repaid two-fold in the result.

It is a great production, recalling the best days of the silent films in its photographic excellence.

An exciting, perfectly executed production that features Gable at his most magnetic and Laughton at his most commanding.