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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 5mUnited States of America

Driftwood

“Beautiful girl drifting with the tide finds human derelict and through strategy brings about his return to society!”

Topics:#lost film

Synopsis

Daisy Smith (Marceline Day), a floater and non-desirable citizen in most societies, seeks refuge on a tropical island in the South Seas. She meets Jim Curtis (Don Alvarado), another society-outcast and a piece of human driftwood, and a romance takes place that regenerates both and they sail back to the United States determined to start life anew.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 15, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christy Cabanne
Screenplay & Story
Richard Harding Davis, Lillie Hayward
Original Title
Driftwood
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christy Cabanne

Screenplay & Story

Richard Harding Davis, Lillie Hayward

Film Editing

Ben Pivar

Department Leadership Roster

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

Director

Ben Pivar

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Driftwood.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Driftwood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Driftwood about?

Daisy Smith (Marceline Day), a floater and non-desirable citizen in most societies, seeks refuge on a tropical island in the South Seas. She meets Jim Curtis (Don Alvarado), another society-outcast and a piece of human driftwood, and a romance takes place that regenerates both and they sail back to the United States determined to start life anew.

Who directed Driftwood?

Driftwood was directed by Christy Cabanne.

Who stars in Driftwood?

The principal cast of Driftwood includes Marceline Day, Don Alvarado, Alan Roscoe, Jack W. Johnston, Fritzi Brunette.

When was Driftwood released and how long is it?

Driftwood was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.