By the Sad Sea Waves
Synopsis
Our vagabond hero dons a lifeguard's uniform and madcap antics ensue on the beach, and in the changing stalls!
Top Cast
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Harold Lloyd
The Boy
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Spectator at Beach
Bebe Daniels
The Doll
Frank Alexander
Bather
William Blaisdell
Sammy Brooks
Spectator at Beach
Rudolph Bylek
Billy Fay
Florence Gibson
Clyde E. Hopkins
Oscar Larson
Gus Leonard
Old Man
Vivian Marshall
Fred C. Newmeyer
Cora Nye
Evelyn Page
Hazel Powell
Hazel Redmond
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred J. Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- By the Sad Sea Waves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Rolin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred J. Goulding
H.M. Walker
Walter Lundin
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred J. Goulding
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Walter Lundin
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Sad Sea Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By the Sad Sea Waves about?
Our vagabond hero dons a lifeguard's uniform and madcap antics ensue on the beach, and in the changing stalls!
Who directed By the Sad Sea Waves?
By the Sad Sea Waves was directed by Alfred J. Goulding.
Who stars in By the Sad Sea Waves?
The principal cast of By the Sad Sea Waves includes Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Frank Alexander, William Blaisdell.
When was By the Sad Sea Waves released and how long is it?
By the Sad Sea Waves was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By the Sad Sea Waves?
By the Sad Sea Waves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).