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CRIME . 1929 . 1h 20m

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"A tale of "Frisco" bay at midnight"

A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.

Starring James Kirkwood, Mary Brian, John Loder
1h 20m
Runtime
1929
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A tale of "Frisco" bay at midnight

A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.

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Cast
James Kirkwood stars as Rev. Eph Kelly / Tiger Larabee in Black Waters.
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Year context
Black Waters was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.
Black Waters is a Crime, Mystery, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country

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What is Black Waters about?
A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.
How long is Black Waters?
Black Waters has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Black Waters?
The cast of Black Waters includes James Kirkwood, Mary Brian, John Loder, Robert Ames, Frank Reicher.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Horror
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