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Sea Devils
Doris lives with her rough Coast Guardsman father. He has plans for her to marry an up and coming officer, but there is competition when a new, brash, Guardsman enters the picture. Dad hates the new guy, mostly because he is like himself.
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Plot Summary
A young soldier, fresh out of the academy, is eager for action but finds himself assigned to an isolated lighthouse. He falls for the lighthouse keeper's daughter, unaware that she has a secret past tied to espionage. Their budding romance is tested when enemy agents attempt to use the lighthouse for their own nefarious purposes.
Critical Reception
Sea Devils was a B-movie production that received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While its adventure elements and tropical setting were noted, the plot was often considered contrived and the performances uneven. It is generally regarded as a minor entry in the adventure genre of the 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a blend of romance and wartime intrigue but struggles to fully deliver on either.
Performances are largely uninspired, with the leads failing to create compelling characters.
The storyline feels somewhat predictable and lacks genuine suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sea Devils' are scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Those that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, with some finding it a passable, albeit unremarkable, adventure film from a bygone era.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Catalina Island, California, to simulate a tropical setting.
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