Lines of White on a Sullen Sea (1909)
Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: October 27, 1909
Cast
- Linda Arvidson - Emily
- George Nichols - Joe
- James Kirkwood - Bill
- Kate Bruce - The Mother
- Marion Leonard - The Second Wife
- Dorothy West - The Second Wife's Friend
- Billy Quirk - First Couple / Fisherman
- Gertrude Robinson - First Couple
- Mary Pickford - Second Couple
- Frank Powell - The Doctor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
engagement
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lines of White on a Sullen Sea about?
- Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
- Who directed Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea stars Linda Arvidson, George Nichols, James Kirkwood, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard, Dorothy West.
- How long is Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea is a Drama film.
- Where was Lines of White on a Sullen Sea produced?
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea was produced in United States of America.