The Beachcomber | |
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Directed by | Phil Rosen |
Story by | Hobart Bosworth |
Produced by | Hobart Bosworth |
Starring | Hobart Bosworth Helen Wolcott Mr. Rahawanaku Cora Drew John Weiss W.F. Harrison |
Cinematography | Gus Peterson |
Production company | Hobart Bosworth Productions |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Beachcomber is a 1915 American drama silent film directed by Phil Rosen and written by Hobart Bosworth. The film stars Hobart Bosworth, Helen Wolcott, Mr. Rahawanaku, Cora Drew, John Weiss and W.F. Harrison. The film was released in 1915, by Paramount Pictures. [1] [2]
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