Lines of White on a Sullen Sea
Synopsis
Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
Top Cast
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Linda Arvidson
Emily
George Nichols
Joe
James Kirkwood
Bill
Kate Bruce
The Mother
Marion Leonard
The Second Wife
Dorothy West
The Second Wife's Friend
Billy Quirk
First Couple / Fisherman
Gertrude Robinson
First Couple
Mary Pickford
Second Couple
Frank Powell
The Doctor
Mack Sennett
Fisherman in First Port
Anthony O'Sullivan
Fisherman in First Port
Owen Moore
Fisherman in Second Port
Frank Evans
Fisherman in First Port
Dell Henderson
Arthur V. Johnson
Florence Lawrence
Jeanie Macpherson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- Lines of White on a Sullen Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Lines of White on a Sullen Sea about?
Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
Who directed Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Lines of White on a Sullen Sea?
The principal cast of Lines of White on a Sullen Sea includes Linda Arvidson, George Nichols, James Kirkwood, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard.
When was Lines of White on a Sullen Sea released and how long is it?
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 11m.