Eddie Dew

Across the Pacific -- Humphrey Bogart, an American Army Officer, is booted out of service on false charges of treason. As he sails to China, he comes into contact with a series of seedy characters.

In exchange for seven years of good fortune, Jabez Stone promises Mr. Scratch his soul when the contract ends. When he comes to his senses, he enlists the aid of the one man who might save him: the legendary orator and politician Daniel Webster.

A braggart soldier learns the true meaning of heroism when he joins World War I's all-Irish unit.

The director and stars of "Maltese Falcon" Oscar-winner Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, John Huston and nominee Sydney Greenstreet reunite in this adventure classic. Bogart, an American Army Officer, is booted out of service on false charges of treason. As he sails to China, because no other military will accept him, he comes into contact with a series of seedy characters. As a running battle of words continues with Sydney Greenstreet, a spy on the boat, Bogart keeps all eyes focused on the love of his life. With an all-star cast this is an enjoyable, high- spirited action-film.