Way for a Sailor_
"DAMES WERE THEIR WEAKNESS! -and how weak they were- but when these deep-sea Romeos loved 'em they stayed loved! They Thought They Had the Dames Under Control- Until They Meet One Who Knew All the Answers!"
A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.
Starring
John Gilbert, Wallace Beery, Jim Tully
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Way for a Sailor was released 96 years ago in 1930.
Overview
A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.
Way for a Sailor is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
John Gilbert
Jack
Wallace Beery
Tripod
Jim Tully
Ginger
Leila Hyams
Joan
Polly Moran
Polly
Doris Lloyd
Flossy
Robert Adair
Seaman Collecting Pay
Alice Belcher
London Wharf Floozie
Daisy Belmore
Canadian Queen Passenger
Herbert Evans
Ship's Officer
John George
(uncredited)
TJ
Tiny Jones
Pub Customer
Sôjin Kamiyama
Singapore Brothel Proprietor
Lena Malena
Singapore Party Girl
Ray Milland
Ship's Officer
Toshia Mori
Singapore Party Girl
PM
Pat Moriarity
Seaman
Desmond Roberts
Canadian Queen Captain
Leo White
Seaman
Harry Wilson
Navy Man in Brawl
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Way for a Sailor about?
A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.
How long is Way for a Sailor?
Way for a Sailor has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Way for a Sailor?
The cast of Way for a Sailor includes John Gilbert, Wallace Beery, Jim Tully, Leila Hyams, Polly Moran.
What is the rating of Way for a Sailor?
Way for a Sailor has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama
