1934 · Mystery · 62 minutes
An experimental voyage puts an ocean liner under the control of a man who never leaves shore.
Synopsis
When Captain Holling is relieved of command just before the Guthrie sails, his chief mate takes over. The voyage is meant to test Professor Grimson’s new radio device, which can steer the liner from land. As the experiment goes awry, first officer Cliff Rogers must work out who can be trusted aboard.
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Behind the film
William Nigh directed this Monogram mystery. Wellyn Totman adapted Edgar Wallace’s short story The Ghost of John Holling for the screen. Astrid Allwyn was billed as Astrid Allyn.