The Beachcomber
Synopsis
Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.
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Glynis Johns
Martha Jones
Robert Newton
Ted Wilson
Donald Sinden
Ewart Gray
Paul Rogers
Re. Owen Jones
Donald Pleasence
Tromp
Walter Crisham
Vederala
Michael Hordern
The Headman
Auric Lorand
Alfred - Major Domo
Tony Quinn
Ship Captain
Ah Chong Choy
Wang - the Barkeep
Ronald Lewis
Headman's Son
Jeanne Roland
Amao
Lizabeth Rollins
Girl at Maputiti
Michael Mellinger
Medical Orderly
Ronald Adam
Sir Henry Johnstone (uncredited)
Rosita Garcia
(uncredited)
Andy Ho
Dispenser (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muriel Box
- Original Title
- The Beachcomber
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muriel Box
Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Box
Director
Sydney Box
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beachcomber
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What is The Beachcomber about?
Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.
Who directed The Beachcomber?
The Beachcomber was directed by Muriel Box.
Who stars in The Beachcomber?
The principal cast of The Beachcomber includes Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers, Donald Pleasence.
When was The Beachcomber released and how long is it?
The Beachcomber was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.