Lost at Sea
“"Her whole soul was wrapped up in her man-child—but her husband's cruelty to her son drove her to take desperate measures to protect him."”
Synopsis
Richard Lane isolates himself in the African interior for 5 years after his sweetheart, Natalie, marries Norman Travers. Travers, who tires of family life and neglects his wife and son, drifts into an affair with Nita Howard, a cabaret dancer. When Travers' ship is reported lost inward from Europe, Lane hears the news and determines to return and win Natalie; soon Lane develops a fondness for Natalie and her child, Bobby, and she consents to marry him. Travers, however, is rescued from a desert island and refuses to grant Natalie a divorce. Lane finds Travers murdered; and thinking that Natalie is guilty, he surrenders himself to the police. She denies his guilt, but the chief of detectives discovers that Nita Howard is the murderess. Lane is happily united with Natalie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Esther Shulkin, Louis Joseph Vance
- Original Title
- Lost at Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Esther Shulkin, Louis Joseph Vance
James C. McKay
Phil Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Esther Shulkin
Writer
Phil Goldstone
Producer
James C. McKay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost at Sea
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What is Lost at Sea about?
Richard Lane isolates himself in the African interior for 5 years after his sweetheart, Natalie, marries Norman Travers. Travers, who tires of family life and neglects his wife and son, drifts into an affair with Nita Howard, a cabaret dancer. When Travers' ship is reported lost inward from Europe, Lane hears the news and determines to return and win Natalie; soon Lane develops a fondness for Natalie and her child, Bobby, and she consents to marry him. Travers, however, is rescued from a desert island and refuses to grant Natalie a divorce. Lane finds Travers murdered; and thinking that Natalie is guilty, he surrenders himself to the police. She denies his guilt, but the chief of detectives discovers that Nita Howard is the murderess. Lane is happily united with Natalie.
Who directed Lost at Sea?
Lost at Sea was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in Lost at Sea?
The principal cast of Lost at Sea includes Huntley Gordon, Lowell Sherman, Jane Novak, Natalie Kingston, Joan Standing.
When was Lost at Sea released and how long is it?
Lost at Sea was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.