The Sunbeam(1912)
A RAY OF HOPE IN THE TENEMENTS OF AN AMERICAN CITY
The Sunbeam Synopsis
Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above, now alone in the world, brings the pair together and brightens their lives.
The Sunbeam (1912) is a drama and comedy film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on February 26, 1912 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell and Dell Henderson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- George Hennessy
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Status:
- Released
The Sunbeam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ynez Seabury
as Little Sunbeam
Kate Bruce
as Sunbeam's Mamma
Claire McDowell
as The Spinster
Dell Henderson
as The Bachelor
Charles Hill Mailes
as The Janitor
Priscilla Dean
as In Tenement Hallway
Gladys Egan
as One of the Children in Hallway
Edna Foster
as Child with Cap in Hallway
W. Chrystie Miller
as Old Man In Tenement Hallway
Adolph Lestina
as 1st Health Inspector
- John T. Dillon
John T. Dillon
as A Policeman
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by George Hennessy.
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The Sunbeam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Sunbeam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sunbeam online?
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Who stars in The Sunbeam?
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The main cast of The Sunbeam (1912) includes Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell, Dell Henderson and Charles Hill Mailes. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sunbeam released?
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The Sunbeam was released on February 26, 1912 and runs for 15m.
Is The Sunbeam worth watching?
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The Sunbeam (1912) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.