Undertow
Synopsis
Johnny Mack Brown stars as Paul, who wants nothing more out of life than to take charge of a lighthouse. Falling in love with Sally (Mary Nolan), Paul talks her into sharing his life as a lighthouse keeper. Evidently staring into the beacon once too often, Paul goes blind, and it's quite a chore for footloose Sally to remain faithful. Making matters worse is the arrival of a double-dyed villain (Robert Ellis) who intends to "have his way" with the long-suffering heroine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Winifred Reeve
- Original Title
- Undertow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Pollard
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Winifred Reeve, Wilbur Daniel Steele
Jerome Ash
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Pollard
Director
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Screenplay
Winifred Reeve
Screenplay
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What is Undertow about?
Johnny Mack Brown stars as Paul, who wants nothing more out of life than to take charge of a lighthouse. Falling in love with Sally (Mary Nolan), Paul talks her into sharing his life as a lighthouse keeper. Evidently staring into the beacon once too often, Paul goes blind, and it's quite a chore for footloose Sally to remain faithful. Making matters worse is the arrival of a double-dyed villain (Robert Ellis) who intends to "have his way" with the long-suffering heroine.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in Undertow?
The principal cast of Undertow includes Mary Nolan, Johnny Mack Brown, Robert Ellis, Churchill Ross, Audrey Ferris.
When was Undertow released and how long is it?
Undertow was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.