Below the Surface
“HOBART BOSWORTH In the most astounding and most startling drama of the deep sea ever filmed.”
Synopsis
A widely respected deep-sea diver is approached by a ring of con artists who want him to be the front man for a phony scheme to recover gold from sunken ships. When he refuses, they send a sexy young woman to seduce his son, and then blackmail the father into going along with their scheme.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Reed, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
- Original Title
- Below the Surface
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
Luther Reed, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
J.O. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Writer
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Below the Surface
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What is Below the Surface about?
A widely respected deep-sea diver is approached by a ring of con artists who want him to be the front man for a phony scheme to recover gold from sunken ships. When he refuses, they send a sexy young woman to seduce his son, and then blackmail the father into going along with their scheme.
Who directed Below the Surface?
Below the Surface was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in Below the Surface?
The principal cast of Below the Surface includes Hobart Bosworth, Grace Darmond, Lloyd Hughes, George Webb, Gladys George.
When was Below the Surface released and how long is it?
Below the Surface was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.