The Sunbeam
Synopsis
Big-hearted Prue, living in the slums, and Danny O'Maddigan, a reformed crook, want to buy a birthday cake for Prue's 75-year-old grandmother. They live across the hall from Ellen Rutherford, the destitute widow of Steven Rutherford, Jr., who was disinherited by his father, a wealthy candy manufacturer. Prue, who works at the candy factory, gives Ellen the money that was meant for her grandmother's cake so Ellen will be able to care for her son Bobby. Frustrated over the loss of the money, Danny steals the price of a cake from the factory's safe, leaving the safe's door open in his haste to depart.
Top Cast
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Mabel Taliaferro
Prue Mason
Helen Alexandria
Ellen Rutherford
Raymond McKee
Danny O'Maddigan
Gerald Griffin
Stephen Rutherford
Maggie Breyer
Granny
Warner Anderson
Bobby Rutherford
Lillian Shaffner
Mrs. Helen Van Tuyl
Al Lee
Launcelot Van Tuyl
Louis Wolheim
Biff - the Brute
Eddie Redway
Ike - the Rat
Daniel Bertona
Hogan - the Mush
David Thompson
Stephen Rutherford, Jr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
- Screenplay & Story
- Shannon Fife, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Sunbeam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Carewe
Shannon Fife, June Mathis
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Carewe
Director
Shannon Fife
Writer
June Mathis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunbeam
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What is The Sunbeam about?
Big-hearted Prue, living in the slums, and Danny O'Maddigan, a reformed crook, want to buy a birthday cake for Prue's 75-year-old grandmother. They live across the hall from Ellen Rutherford, the destitute widow of Steven Rutherford, Jr., who was disinherited by his father, a wealthy candy manufacturer. Prue, who works at the candy factory, gives Ellen the money that was meant for her grandmother's cake so Ellen will be able to care for her son Bobby. Frustrated over the loss of the money, Danny steals the price of a cake from the factory's safe, leaving the safe's door open in his haste to depart.
Who directed The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam was directed by Edwin Carewe.
Who stars in The Sunbeam?
The principal cast of The Sunbeam includes Mabel Taliaferro, Helen Alexandria, Raymond McKee, Gerald Griffin, Maggie Breyer.
When was The Sunbeam released and how long is it?
The Sunbeam was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.