Trade Winds
1938, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
HE wanted her for MURDER SHE wanted him for LIFE
After committing a murder, Kay assumes a new identity and boards a ship. But, Kay is unaware that Sam, a skirt chasing detective, is following her and must outwit him to escape imprisonment.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Trade Winds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Fredric MarchSam Wye
- Joan BennettKay Kerrigan
- Ralph BellamyBen Blodgett
- Ann SothernJean Livingstone
- Sidney BlackmerThomas Bruhme II
- Thomas MitchellCommissioner Blackton
- Robert ElliottCaptain George Faulkiner
- Joyce ComptonMrs. Johnson
- Richard TuckerJohn Johnson
- Dorothy ComingoreAnn (as Linda Winters)
- Wilma FrancisJudy
- Art BakerPolice Announcer (Voice) (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 28 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tay Garnett, Dorothy Parker, Frank R. Adams
- Budget
- $739K
- Box office
- $964K
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Trade Winds: quick answers
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How long is Trade Winds?
Trade Winds runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Trade Winds have a post-credits scene?
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Trade Winds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Trade Winds is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Trade Winds on?
Trade Winds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trade Winds?
If you liked Trade Winds, try It's a Wonderful World, Lady on a Train, Song of the Thin Man.
Who directed Trade Winds?
Trade Winds (1938) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars Fredric March, Joan Bennett, Ralph Bellamy.