Overview

Story of a young shanghaied sailor. Forced to work as a deckhand on a rough-and-tumble transport vessel, the sailor ends up in South America, where his brutish captain intends to sell guns and ammo to a band of revolutionaries. Besting the villains, Jack gets into the thick of things himself, ultimately rescuing the heroine -- likewise "shanghaied" by the captain -- from Certain Doom.

Cast

Reed Howes, Nita Martan, Billy Franey, David Kirby, J.P. McGowan, Hal Salter, Rosa Gore, Martin Turner

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What is "The Royal American" about?

Story of a young shanghaied sailor. Forced to work as a deckhand on a rough-and-tumble transport vessel, the sailor ends up in South America, where his brutish captain intends to sell guns and ammo to a band of revolutionaries. Besting the villains, Jack gets into the thick of things himself, ultimately rescuing the heroine -- likewise "shanghaied" by the captain -- from Certain Doom.

When was "The Royal American" released?

The Royal American was released in 1927.

Who stars in "The Royal American"?

The cast includes Reed Howes, Nita Martan, Billy Franey, David Kirby.