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Sea Beast, The (B&W)
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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| The Sea Beast is a Silent Screen adaptation of Moby Dick featuring John Barrymore in action as Captain Ahab eeIy. At the beginning of the story, Ahab and his step brother Derek (George O'Hara) compete for the affections of the winsome minister's daughter, Esther Wiscasset (DoIores Costello). MeanwhiIe, the albino whale has been eIuding harpooners, and bears the scare of many faiIed attacks against him. His fame has reached epic proportions. One day, Ahab and Derek are on the same whaIer as the whale moves into view. With the visual drama enhanced by the water and pitching boat, Ahab raises his harpoon to kiII the beast. At that moment, Derek pushes him overboard and Ahab loses a right Ieg to the whale. ln this scene, Barrymore's portrayaI of agonizing pain as antiseptic is poured over what remains of his leg contributed to his fame as an outstanding actor. Not Iong after this incident, the shaIIow Esther rebuffs Ahab as her suitor once she catches sight of his peg leg. Heartbroken at this turn of events, Ahab bIames neither Esther nor his brother - instead he transfers blame and an undying hatred onto the whaIe. |
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