{"id":36091,"date":"2016-02-05T14:09:21","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T21:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36091"},"modified":"2022-02-11T20:04:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T03:04:42","slug":"sea-wolf-the-1941","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=36091","title":{"rendered":"Sea Wolf, The (1941)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m obeying the law, Mr. Van Weyden &#8212; the law of the sea!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster-295x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-36093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster-126x128.jpg 126w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster-768x781.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Poster-1007x1024.jpg 1007w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen a writer (Alexander Knox) and two fugitives (Ida Lupino and John Garfield) find themselves aboard a ship run by a tyrannical captain (Edward G. Robinson), they hatch a plan for escape.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At Sea<\/li>\n<li>Barry Fitzgerald Films<\/li>\n<li>Edward G. Robinson Films<\/li>\n<li>Fugitives<\/li>\n<li>Ida Lupino Films<\/li>\n<li>John Garfield Films<\/li>\n<li>Michael Curtiz Films<\/li>\n<li>Mutiny<\/li>\n<li>Ruthless Leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nMichael Curtiz&#8217;s adaptation of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Sea-Wolf\">Jack London&#8217;s 1906 novel<\/a> (his follow-up to <em>Call of the Wild<\/em>) remains an atmospheric if at times overly literary tale of sociopathic power run amok. After a brief introduction to some key characters on land, the majority of the film takes place on board &#8220;The Ghost&#8221;, a hulking ship most sailors know well enough to stay away from, given that its captain, &#8216;Wolf&#8217; Larsen (Robinson), rules with an iron fist, using both physical and verbal intimidation. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson3-360x270.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>He hits, kicks, and slaps at will, but also uses his shipmates&#8217; weaknesses against them psychologically: he appears to be supportive, then sucker-punches them either literally or metaphorically, as occurs with both a tippling chef named Cooky (Barry Fitzgerald in particularly vile form):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald2-360x270.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and alcoholic Dr. Prescott (Gene Lockhart). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lockhart-360x270.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even the protagonist &#8212; soft-spoken but resolute writer Humphrey Van Weyden (Knox) &#8212; gets caught in Wolf&#8217;s snare. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox2-360x270.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Less susceptible are a pair of perennially-suspicious fugitives (Garfield and Lupino) who will clearly do anything to escape and remain independent; they&#8217;re not swayed by Wolf&#8217;s snake-like charisma. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Garfield-360x270.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ironically, the split focus between the four central characters, while likely faithful to the source material, diffuses the film&#8217;s impact somewhat. We know who to hiss at, but we&#8217;re torn between paying attention to Knox (appropriately subdued in his role) or Garfield (whose character is somewhat undeveloped). Meanwhile, Lupino&#8217;s character &#8212; the only female &#8212; is so intriguing we wish we could learn more about her. Regardless, <em>The Sea Wolf<\/em> remains a strongly directed drama featuring fine performances, and is well worth a one-time look by film fanatics.        <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine performances from the entire cast<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson2.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Robinson2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lupino.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lupino.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lupino.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lupino-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Lupino-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Fitzgerald-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Knox-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Atmospheric cinematography<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography2.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography2-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography.png 512w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Sea-Wolf-Cinematography-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, but it&#8217;s certainly recommended. Listed as a Personal Recommendation in the back of Peary&#8217;s book. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0034162\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/89336\/the-sea-wolf#articles-reviews?articleId=17903\">TCM Article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/film\/the-sea-wolf\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m obeying the law, Mr. Van Weyden &#8212; the law of the sea!&#8221; Synopsis: When a writer (Alexander Knox) and two fugitives (Ida Lupino and John Garfield) find themselves aboard a ship run by a tyrannical captain (Edward G. Robinson), they hatch a plan for escape. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: At Sea Barry Fitzgerald Films Edward G. 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