''Atlantic Adventure'' is a 1935 American

comedy Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greec ...

mystery film A mystery film is a film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur Detective, sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of an issue by means of clues, ...

directed by

Albert S. Rogell Albert S. Rogell (August 21, 1901 – April 7, 1988) was an American film director who was born in Oklahoma City and died in Los Angeles. Rogell directed more than a hundred movies between 1921 and 1958. He was known for an aggressive directing ...

and starring Nancy Carroll, Lloyd Nolan and

Harry Langdon Henry Philmore "Harry" Langdon (June 15, 1884 – December 22, 1944) was an American actor and comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films (where he had his greatest fame), and talkies.Obituary ''Variety Obituaries, Variety'', December 27 ...

Plot

A reporter is dismissed from his job, primarily due to distractions from his fiancée, which causes him to miss an important story. Despite his setback, Miller is determined to prove his competence. Acting on a tip, he believes that the murderer of a local district attorney plans to escape via a luxury liner. Nolan, accompanied by his photographer and Murdock embark on the journey. During the voyage, not only does he manage to identify the killer, but he also aids in apprehending a group of jewel thieves.Langman, Larry (2009). ''The Media in the Movies''. p. 27.

Partial cast

* Nancy Carroll as Helen Murdock * Lloyd Nolan as Dan Miller *

as Snapper McGillicuddy * Arthur Hohl as Frank Julian * Robert Middlemass as Harry Van Dieman * John Wray as Mitts Coster * E.E. Clive as McIntosh * Dwight Frye as Spike Jonas * Rhody Hathaway (uncredited)

References

Bibliography

* Paul L. Nemcek. ''The films of Nancy Carroll''. 1969.

External links

* 1935 films 1930s comedy mystery films American comedy mystery films Films directed by Albert S. Rogell American black-and-white films Columbia Pictures films Seafaring films 1935 comedy films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films English-language comedy mystery films {{mystery-film-stub