In 1890, two British expatriates, Robert Herrick and Huish, and German Captain Jakob Thorbecke, are commissioned to sail a Yankee schooner called The Golden State , whose captain and crew have died of smallpox. From Tehua in the South Seas to Australia, they are to deliver a cargo of champagne. Thorbecke decides to head for Peru, however, so he can sell the merchandise and pocket the money. While sailing, Faith Wishart, daughter of the deceased captain, comes out of her hiding place on board and, by briefly holding Thorbecke at gunpoint, demands he make the delivery.
Oskar Homolka
as Capt. Jakob Therbecke
Frances Farmer
as Faith Wishart
Ray Milland
as Robert Herrick
Lloyd Nolan
as Attwater
Barry Fitzgerald
as Huish
Charles Judels
as Port Doctor
Charles Stevens
as Uncle Ned
David Torrence
as Tapena Tom
Lina Basquette
as Attwater's Servant
Harry Field
as Tahiera
Arthur B. Allen
as Native Sailor
Eugene Beday
as Port Officer
