The Adventures of Martin Eden

The Adventures of Martin Eden is a 1942 black-and-white adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Glenn Ford and Claire Trevor. It is based on Jack London's novel Martin Eden.

Plot

Martin Eden wants to be a writer but embarks as a sailor on a merchant ship. A storm hits the ship, which sinks. Martin escapes and decides to write about the experience.

Cast

Glenn Ford as Martin Eden
Claire Trevor as Connie
Stuart Erwin as Dawson
Frank Conroy as Carl
Evelyn Keyes as Ruth
Ian MacDonald as Raglan
Rafaela Ottiano as Maria
Robert J. McDonald as Judge
Uncredited actors include Filipino Hollywood actor Rudy Robles as San.