The Adventures of Martin Eden

The Adventures of Martin Eden is a 1942 black-and-white adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Glenn Ford and Claire Trevor. It is based on Jack London's novel Martin Eden (1909).

Plot

Martin Eden wants to be a writer but embarks as a sailor on a merchant ship. A storm hits the ship, which sinks. Martin escapes and decides to write about the experience.

Cast

• Glenn Ford as Martin Eden
• Claire Trevor as Connie
• Stuart Erwin as Dawson
• Frank Conroy as Carl
• Evelyn Keyes as Ruth
• Ian MacDonald as Raglan
• Rafaela Ottiano as Maria
• Robert J. McDonald as Judge
• Uncredited actors include Filipino Hollywood actor Rudy Robles as San.

References

• The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, By Bernice E. Cullinan, Diane Goetz Person

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