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The Beachcomber (1954)

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Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.

Release Date
August 10, 1954
Runtime
1h 22m
Rating
6.0/10 (7 votes)

Director: Muriel Box

Cast: Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers, Donald Pleasence, Walter Crisham, Michael Hordern, Auric Lorand

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The Beachcomber

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Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date8/10/1954
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Cast

Glynis Johns

as Martha Jones

Robert Newton

as Ted Wilson

Donald Sinden

as Ewart Gray

Paul Rogers

as Re. Owen Jones

Donald Pleasence

as Tromp

Walter Crisham

as Vederala

Michael Hordern

as The Headman

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Auric Lorand

as Alfred - Major Domo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beachcomber about?

Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister miss…

How long is The Beachcomber?

1h 22m

When was The Beachcomber released?

August 10, 1954

Who directed The Beachcomber?

Muriel Box

Who stars in The Beachcomber?

Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden

What genre is The Beachcomber?

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Is The Beachcomber available to stream?

Yes, on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel