大导演查理·卓别林的一部优秀的喜剧类型影视作品，主演有查理·卓别林艾德娜·珀薇安丝韦斯利·鲁格尔斯BudJamiso。A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.