The Unchanging Sea
Synopsis
In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is turned about by an accident. The husband, although saved from drowning, loses his memory. A child is on the way, and soon a daughter is born to his wife. We watch the passage of time, as his daughter matures and his wife ages. The daughter becomes a lovely young woman, herself ready for marriage. One day on the beach, the familiarity of the sea and the surroundings triggers a return of her father's memory, and we are reminded that although people age and change, the sea and the ways of the fisherfolk remain eternal.
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Arthur V. Johnson
The Fisherman
Linda Arvidson
The Fisherman's Wife
Mary Pickford
The Daughter as an Adult
Gladys Egan
The Daughter as a Small Child
Charles West
The Daughter's Sweetheart
Dell Henderson
The Rescuer
Kate Bruce
Villager (uncredited)
Alfred Paget
Villager (uncredited)
Dorothy West
Villager (uncredited)
Frank Opperman
In Second Village (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Unchanging Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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D. W. Griffith
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unchanging Sea
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What is The Unchanging Sea about?
In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is turned about by an accident. The husband, although saved from drowning, loses his memory. A child is on the way, and soon a daughter is born to his wife. We watch the passage of time, as his daughter matures and his wife ages. The daughter becomes a lovely young woman, herself ready for marriage. One day on the beach, the familiarity of the sea and the surroundings triggers a return of her father's memory, and we are reminded that although people age and change, the sea and the ways of the fisherfolk remain eternal.
Who directed The Unchanging Sea?
The Unchanging Sea was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Unchanging Sea?
The principal cast of The Unchanging Sea includes Arthur V. Johnson, Linda Arvidson, Mary Pickford, Gladys Egan, Charles West.
When was The Unchanging Sea released and how long is it?
The Unchanging Sea was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unchanging Sea?
The Unchanging Sea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).