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(1935) Bela Lugosi, Arthur Margetson, Shirley Grey, Edmund Willard, Dennis Hoey. Bela signs on to the Mary Celeste, seeking revenge on the first mate, who shanghaied him years before and threw him to the sharks, resulting in the loss of his arm. They encounter a violent storm at sea and soon the crew is being murdered off, one by one. Lugosi gives a remarkably grand performance that is often overlooked. It’s truly one of his best. The final showdown between him and the first mate (excellently played by Willard) is unforgettable as Bela reveals his identity while training a gun on him. Will he be Bela’s last victim? Brrr… Bela laughs maniacally after finishing his handiwork. Cool! 35mm.
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