A romance on the high seas revolving around the comely widow of a shipping magnate, and her growing love for a handsome young political prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death when the vessel reaches its destination.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles BickfordCaptain Joel Kingdom | Captain Joel Kingdom |
 Jan SterlingHelen Ott | Helen Ott |
 Steve ForrestMatt Bowers | Matt Bowers |
 Helmut DantineLuis Obregon | Luis Obregon |
 Paul FixDr. Shaw | Dr. Shaw |
 George KeymasReeder | Reeder |
 Jack GrinnageJones | Jones |