Strange Cargo (1936 film)

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Strange Cargo is a 1936 British crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington. It stars Kathleen Kelly, George Mozart, Moore Marriott, and features an early performance by George Sanders, who later became a Hollywood star. The screenplay was written by Gerald Elliott.

Plot
Criminals smuggle illegal arms onto a British ship while it is in a South American port, creating danger and tension for the crew and passengers.

Production
The film was produced by Lawrence Huntington for British & Dominions and released by Paramount British Pictures. It runs 68 minutes and is in English. It was made at British & Dominions Elstree Studios.

Reception
Reviews at the time were mixed. Some praised the acting, while others found the story slow and the on-board action cramped. The movie is mainly noted today for featuring George Sanders early in his career.