The Beachcomber (1915 film)

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The Beachcomber
Directed by Phil Rosen
Story by Hobart Bosworth
Produced byHobart Bosworth
StarringHobart Bosworth
Helen Wolcott
Mr. Rahawanaku
Cora Drew
John Weiss
W.F. Harrison
CinematographyGus Peterson
Production
company
Hobart Bosworth Productions
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • 1915 (1915)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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References

  1. "The Beachcomber (1915) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  2. "The Beachcomber". AFI. Retrieved 21 December 2014.