The Beachcomber (1954)
Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.
Director: Muriel Box
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: August 10, 1954
Cast
- Glynis Johns - Martha Jones
- Robert Newton - Ted Wilson
- Donald Sinden - Ewart Gray
- Paul Rogers - Re. Owen Jones
- Donald Pleasence - Tromp
- Walter Crisham - Vederala
- Michael Hordern - The Headman
- Auric Lorand - Alfred - Major Domo
- Tony Quinn - Ship Captain
- Ah Chong Choy - Wang - the Barkeep
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Muriel Box
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beachcomber about?
- Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.
- Who directed The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber was directed by Muriel Box.
- Who stars in The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber stars Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers, Donald Pleasence, Walter Crisham.
- How long is The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Beachcomber produced?
- The Beachcomber was produced in United Kingdom.