ATLANTIC (1929)

"Atlantic" was based on Ernest Raymonds play "The Berg". While not mentioned in name, the story is obviously based on Titanic. It was the first film to depict "Nearer My God, To Thee", sung by all those left onboard, much like the Fox film 24 years later. The White Star Line tried to block the production of this movie, but failed to prove it was actually the Titanic being depicted, as the ships name was "Atlantic", even though there was a WSL ship called "Atlantic" back in the 1800's that sunk with a heavy loss of life. An exact copy of this film was made, using the same sets and an all German cast, and was the first German sound film released.