[01:25:19][01:16:48]

In the US Version, the captain can be seen longer.

After that, you see Schiendick going into the communication room. He wants to find out if there are any problems. The commander tells him that it is none of his business and that he should ask the captain for information. As he asks if Schiendick is suddenly worried about the Jews, Schiendick leaves the room in a rage. Then the camera fades over to the ship.

In the Theatrical Version, the camera fades over from the captain to the ship.

US Version: 59 sec.
Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[01:27:20][01:17:51]

In the US Version, the funeral is followed by the scene in which Dr. Strauss talks to Estedes. The US Version then shows another shot of the ship.

In the Theatrical Version, the scene follows instead in which Troper argues with Estedes. The end of the scene in which he lights his cigar is missing. Instead, one sees clearly how Estedes' girlfriend overhears the two of them from the stairs.

TODO move

US Version: 2:46 min.
Theatrical Version: 3:55 min.


[01:31:06][01:22:47]

The Theatrical Version fades gently from Schiendick to the sea.

No time difference.


[01:31:45][01:23:26]

The US Version shows a sectional view of the passengers on deck.

Instead, the Theatrical Version fades over to a view of the harbor.

US Version: 6 sec.
Theatrical Version: 4 sec.


[01:32:04][01:23:44]

The US Version cuts to the ship.

In the Theatrical Version, the camera movement continues over the passengers.

US Version: 5 sec.
Theatrical Version: 3 sec.


[01:32:29][01:24:07]

The US Version shows more shots of the St. Louis as it enters the port. The passengers are happy.

The Theatrical Version only briefly shows a different shot as the ship docks.

US Version: 1:05 min.
Theatrical Version: 5 sec.


[01:33:54][01:24:31]

The US Version continues to cut back on passengers and port people.

The Theatrical Version fades directly to Clasing who goes upwards over the catwalk.

US Version: 14 sec.
Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[01:37:21][01:27:45]

Clasing can be seen a little earlier.

Theatrical Version: 1 sec.


[01:37:38][01:28:04]

Clasing makes a joke about whether the Jews succeed in walking on water.

Theatrical Version: 5 sec.


[01:38:28][01:28:59]

After Clasing has left, one can see in the US Version how the passports of the passengers are checked on board.

US Version: 26 sec.


[01:39:28][01:29:32]

After Alice was shown, you see the captain in the US Version talking to a group of emissaries. He tells them that they cannot expect much help from Clasing and that they should calm down the passengers, because they are not allowed to go ashore yet.

In the Theatrical Version, instead, you see the people at the negotiations earlier.

US Version: 46 sec.
Theatrical Version: 9 sec.


[01:41:03][01:30:29]

In the Theatrical Version, you can see Strauss longer as he leaves the building. The next shot starts a little earlier.

Theatrical Version: 4 sec.


[01:43:29][01:32:59]

The Theatrical Version fades to the next scene.

Theatrical Version: 1 sec.


[01:43:33][01:33:04]

The US Version shows how one of the soldiers gives the little girls a candy cane. When they ask when they are allowed ashore, he just says "mañana".

In the Theatrical Version, instead, the workers are shown longer. Afterwards, the girls tease a sleeping woman with a rope.

US Version: 24 sec.
Theatrical Version: 14 sec.


[01:44:49][01:34:11]

Max can be seen longer in the cabin. He puts on a plate and does the dishes. The next shot starts a little earlier.

Theatrical Version: 22 sec.


[01:44:59][01:34:43]

In the US Version, you see the girls playing on deck. A small boat with relatives is approaching, on it is also the father of the girls. The passengers run to the railing and call out to their relatives.

In the Theatrical Version, you see instead Carl walking along a corridor. When he notices that the ship is moving, he panics.

In the next shot, you can see Schiendick walking around on deck.

US Version: 38 sec.
Theatrical Version: 33 sec.

[01:47:16][01:36:56]

In the US Version, you see Strauss talking to the madam. He asks for a special girl. When the madam suggests other women, he refuses and is willing to wait a little longer.

In the Theatrical Version, you see the dancing people longer. Afterwards, you see without dialogue how the madam has a girl for Strauss, but he refuses. He waits.

US Version: 58 sec.
Theatrical Version: 28 sec.


[01:48:25][01:37:35]

In the US Version, you see Strauss being approached by a prostitute, but he is not interested.

US Version: 6 sec.


[01:48:38][01:37:42]

After the dancing people could be seen, the prostitute left again.

US Version: 7 sec.


[00:00:20][01:42:42]

For the US Version, the first tape ends. You can see the people at the port.

In the Theatrical Version, the curtain fades over to the people.

US Version: 1 sec.
Theatrical Version: 3 sec.


[00:00:37][01:43:01]

Anna and Lili walk across the deck. They are worried. A short cut to Josef and Aaron follows. After that, you see how the two girls tease an older woman with the rope. There are different shots than before in the Theatrical Version.

US Version: 37 sec.


[00:01:34][01:43:21]

Aaron can be seen a little earlier.

Theatrical Version: 1 sec.


[00:01:37][01:43:24]

Josef notes in the US Version that the situation here is more difficult because they cannot fight anything directly.

In the Theatrical Version, you see instead a different shot of Josef. Afterwards, a cut to Anna and Lili.

US Version: 14 sec.
Theatrical Version: 8 sec.


[00:02:19][01:44:00]

Troper asks the policeman which newspaper Hoffman is from. The policeman answers him that Hoffman is from the Stürmer.

Theatrical Version: 12 sec.


[00:02:38][01:44:31]

The captain can be seen a little longer.

Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[00:02:42][01:44:37]

Hoffman says that he is head of the secret service in the Caribbean. The captain asks, "Defense?"

Theatrical Version: 9 sec.


[00:02:45][01:44:49]

In the US Version, Hoffman now presents himself as a member of the secret service. He demands from the captain that the ban on shore leave be lifted.

The Theatrical Version shows alternative shots when Hoffman demands that shore leave be allowed again.

US Version: 22 sec.
Theatrical Version: 13 sec.


[00:03:33][01:45:29]

In the U.S., Hoffman is cut to pieces, who speaks of the fact that information about a sonar that can detect submarines must return to Germany.

In the Theatrical Version, you can see the captain instead. Then an alternative shot of Hoffman, who says the same thing.

US Version: 19 sec.
Theatrical Version: 15 sec.


[00:04:33][01:46:26]

In the Theatrical Version, the captain can be seen earlier.

Theatrical Version: 1 sec.


[00:04:35][01:46:29]

Hoffman explains to the captain in the US Version that the Propaganda Ministry had planned from the beginning that the Jews on Havana would be turned away and that the only thing left for them was to go back to Hamburg.

In the Theatrical Version, Hoffman says instead that the world has been made aware of what a problem the Jews will pose and that the Germans will deal with it.

US Version: 51 sec.
Theatrical Version: 14 sec.


[00:05:30][01:46:46]

After Max has sunk to the ground, you can see in the US Version Hoffman how he says the Germans are dealing with the problem.

US Version: 9 sec.


[00:06:27][01:47:35]

After the captain was shown, Hoffman meets Schiendick in the US Version. He gives him pens with microphones hidden in them and detailed instructions on how to deliver them. Schiendick tells him that he has collected incriminating material about the captain and Günther. Hoffman tells him that this is not important, since they are currently engaged in espionage. He considers Schiendick too ambitious and tells him that he must not fail under any circumstances, and if he does, his reports will not save him.

The captain wants to know from Troper what the situation on Havana is like. Troper thinks that the mood is rather against immigration and that even the US Version cannot do much. However, Carl's suicide attempt has aroused the interest of the world population. Troper tells the captain that he is the one who can change something about the situation. Then he leaves.

After that, two shots of the small boat going ashore follow.

US Version: 3:36 min.
Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[00:10:23][01:47:57]

The US Version shows longer how Schiendick buys a walking stick.

US Version: 19 sec.


[00:11:17][01:48:32]

The scene with Strauss and the Minister begins earlier in the US Version. The minister says that he usually does not discuss the refugee issue with any civilian.

US Version: 13 sec.


[00:11:34][01:48:36]

In the US Version, the minister says that the prostitute persuaded him to go to the meeting. Strauss begins to cry.

In the Theatrical Version, the dialogue is the same, only instead of the playing children, the minister and then Strauss can be seen.

US Version: 10 sec.
Theatrical Version: 11 sec.


[00:11:49][01:48:52]

In the US Version, you can see the crying ostrich.

The Theatrical Version shows a different shot of it.

US Version: 2 sec.
Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[00:14:16][01:51:20]

Strauss and the minister can be seen a little earlier in the aisle.

Theatrical Version: 2 sec.


[00:17:01][01:54:07]

The US Version flashes over to the St. Louis at night.

Anna and Max are standing at the railing. She notices that, on the shore, people are sitting in the cafe and living their normal lives while they have to stay here on the ship.

A small boat approaches the ship.

Mira comes to her parents in the cabin. Mira has only little time for the visit. Her mother is horrified by Mira's appearance. She does not like the make-up and the fine clothes. She is horrified that she wears a cross around her neck. Before she leaves, she gives them a lot of money. The mother wants to know how she earned the money. Her mother is angry, but her father understands and thinks that there is a reason for everything. Mira then has to leave again. Her mother thinks that there is still so much she wanted to tell her.

A shot of people at the port can be seen. Two policemen are walking over deck.

In the gym, Aaron reads a newspaper article that reports that German agents are on board the St. Louis ship. Goebbels says that the rejection of unwanted refugees is a natural reaction of civilized countries. In Germany, the Jews will be taken care of accordingly. Aaron thinks that it is now time for drastic measures and that one of them should stand up for himself. The others think that this should be the last resort. Aaron says that they now want to wait as usual.

In the Theatrical Version, the St. Louis can be seen longer.

US Version: 6:45 min.
Theatrical Version: 3 sec.