The Lighthouse by the Sea

Sep 15, 1911

0h 15m

★ 4.0

Overview

The old lighthouse keeper lives peacefully with his two daughters, who are both engaged to fisherman. One night he receives a message announcing the shipwreck...

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Edison Studios

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Cast

A Lighthouse Keeper

Charles Sutton

The Lighthouse Keeper's First Daughter

Mabel Trunnelle

The Lighthouse Keeper's Second Daughter

Laura Sawyer

The Lighthouse Keeper's Son

Richard Neill

First Young Fisherman

James Gordon

Second Young Fisherman

Herbert Prior

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