Rulers of the Sea(1939)
The struggle of a man to build a steam ship to take him across the Atlantic in spite of all setbacks, and his win against a crack sailing boat in the early 19th century.
Movie: Rulers of the Sea
Top 10 Billed Cast
David 'Davie' Gillespie
Mary Shaw
John Shaw
Capt. Oliver
Malcolm Grant
Junius Smith
Donald Fenton
Lieut. Roberts
Foreman
Magistrate
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