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The Adventures of Martin Eden
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Wikipedia article
'The Adventures of Martin Eden' is a 1942 black-and-white adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Glenn Ford and Claire Trevor. It is based on Jack London's novel 'Martin Eden' (1909).
Premise
Martin Eden (Glenn Ford) wants to be a writer but embarks as a sailor on a merchant ship. A storm hits the ship, which sinks. Martin escapes and decides to write about the experience.
Cast
* Glenn Ford as Martin Eden
* Claire Trevor as Connie
* Stuart Erwin as Dawson
* Frank Conroy as Carl
* Evelyn Keyes as Ruth
* Ian MacDonald as Raglan
* Rafaela Ottiano as Maria
* Robert J. McDonald as Judge
* Uncredited actors include Filipino Hollywood actor Rudy Robles as San.
References
*'The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature', By Bernice E. Cullinan,Diane Goetz Person
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