Somewhere near foggy London, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (as Henry) and Helen Chandler (as Ann) solemnly prepare for a journey, by ship. On board, they encounter alcoholic Leslie Howard (as Tom Prior) and a handful of older passengers, who seem unclear about their destination. Eventually, their secrets unravel
With his superior British voice being well-suited for talking pictures, Mr. Howard begins an impressive Hollywood career. Howard was very successful in the stage version of "Outward Bound" (1924-25); he played "Henry", which is Fairbanks' movie role. Ms. Chandler reprised her "Ann" in a Broadway revival. And, Dudley Digges, Beryl Mercer, and Lyonel Watts all did their parts on Broadway. The movie version is interesting, but has not aged well; its success as a stage play is not incomprehensible.
***** Outward Bound (1930) Robert Milton ~ Leslie Howard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Helen Chandler
***** Outward Bound (1930) Robert Milton ~ Leslie Howard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Helen Chandler