The Sunbeam (1912)

A RAY OF HOPE IN THE TENEMENTS OF AN AMERICAN CITY

The Sunbeam (1912) poster

Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above, now alone in the world, brings the pair together and brightens their lives.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching

Keywords

bachelor, tenderness, loneliness, little girl, orphan, tenement, silent film, spinster, moppet

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sunbeam about?
Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above, now alone in the world, brings the pair together and brightens their lives.
Who directed The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam stars Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell, Dell Henderson, Charles Hill Mailes, Priscilla Dean.
How long is The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Sunbeam produced?
The Sunbeam was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sunbeam?
The themes of The Sunbeam include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.