Carlos De Neve, a young Spanish military officer, is given an important post to prevent gun-smuggling in Cuba. He was chosen because he has the reputation of not being susceptible to women.
If you have seventy minutes to kill and a high tolerance for the specific brand of melodrama that only 1920s adventure films can provide, Prowlers of the Sea is worth a look. It’s not a masterpiece, and it’s certainly not the best thing Ricardo Cortez ever did, but it’s a decent enough way to spend an afternoon if you ...
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"If you have seventy minutes to kill and a high tolerance for the specific brand of melodrama that only 1920s adventure films can provide, Prowlers of the Sea is worth a look. It’s not a masterpiece, and it’s certainly not the best thing Ricardo Cortez ever did, but it’s a decent enough way to spend an afternoon if you like watching people in crisp uniforms look intensely at things through binoculars. If you’re looking for a gritty Jack London adaptation, though, you’re going to be disappointed. ..."
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