The Beachcomber(1954)
The Beachcomber Synopsis
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.
The Beachcomber (1954) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Muriel Box, released on August 10, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden and Paul Rogers. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Muriel Box
- Producers:
- Sydney Box
- Status:
- Released
The Beachcomber Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Auric Lorand
Auric Lorand
as Alfred - Major Domo
Tony Quinn
as Ship Captain
- Ah Chong Choy
Ah Chong Choy
as Wang - the Barkeep
Ronald Lewis
as Headman's Son
Jeanne Roland
as Amao
Key crew
Directed by Muriel Box, produced by Sydney Box.
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The Beachcomber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Beachcomber – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beachcomber online?
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The Beachcomber (1954) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beachcomber?
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The main cast of The Beachcomber (1954) includes Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers and Donald Pleasence. The film was directed by Muriel Box. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beachcomber released?
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The Beachcomber was released on August 10, 1954 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Beachcomber worth watching?
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The Beachcomber (1954) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.