Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


Made during the early days of sound cinema, this tense submarine adventure is an intriguing example of a hybrid silent-talkie. A disgraced English sub commander changes his name to Burke and joins the American Navy. When the U.S. submarine on which he is serving as a torpedo launcher begins to sink, Burke must make the ultimate sacrifice to save as many crew men as possible..
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“A STORY OF THE SUBMARINE SERVICE.”
Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.
