Summaries

This silent movie is based on Melville's classic Moby Dick. Ahab and his brother compete for the affections of minister's daughter Esther. But the great white whale has been eluding the harpooners, bearing many scars of failed attacks. Can our hero Ahab succeed where others have perished?—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • ship
  • obsession
  • whale
  • captain ahab character
  • moby dick character
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
Release date Jan 14, 1926
Countries of origin United States
Language English None
Filming locations San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Warner Bros.

Box office

Budget $503000

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 16m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Silent
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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