The Ship That Died of Shame Overview:

The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Basil Dearden and produced by Basil Dearden and Michael Relph.

BlogHub Articles:

No article for The Ship That Died of Shame at this time. Submit yours here.

Quotes from

Bill Randall (skipper of 1087: [narrating] I know about ships. They're wood and metal and nothing else. They don't have souls. They don't have wills of their own. And they don't talk back.


Bill Randall (skipper of 1087: You'll never get away with this!
George Hoskins: Let's try, shall we?


Bill Randall (skipper of 1087: But don't forget I'm in this with you and Birdie.
George Hoskins: Look, let me deal with the sordid details. They're right my street. You're happy with the ship. I'll leave that to you.
Bill Randall (skipper of 1087: Okay, I'm responsible for 1087. Then I'd better know what she's expected to do.
George Hoskins: Oooh! For Pete's sake, is the ship goin' to have a say in the kinds of jobs we take on?
Bill Randall (skipper of 1087: She won't ask any questions certainly.
George Hoskins: Like the ideal woman, aay? She does what you want when you want it. If we knew the way and could set a course for Hell, she'd go!


read more quotes from The Ship That Died of Shame...

Facts about

Share this page:
Visit the Classic Movie Hub Blog CMH
Also directed by Basil Dearden




More about Basil Dearden >>
Also released in 1955




See All 1955 films >>