The Seas Beneath
The Seas Beneath
At the end of WWI the US Navy camouflages a battleship as a harmless schooner and sails for the Canary Islands to confront a notoriously effective German U-boat. No one sees the US submarine secretly escorting the schooner.
Mister Arn reviewedJuly 20, 2025
“The Seas Beneath”, directed by John Ford, blends naval adventure, espionage, and a touch of romance. The plot is serviceable, with moments of real tension in the naval action, especially impressive for its time, but the romantic subplot tends to drag. Still, the maritime visuals and Ford’s sense of moral clarity give the film some lasting weight, with occasional glimpses of his emerging humanistic style. For fans of early war dramas or Ford’s work, it’s worth watching.