Richard Barthelmess
Dan McGuire, a beachcomber
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Synopsis
On a tropical island, a dancer attracts a drifting drinker and a sickly visitor seeking a healthier climate. Their competing affections unfold around a missionary household and differing views of the island's life. An attack from a neighbouring community forces the drifter to act on responsibilities he has previously avoided.
Cast
DirectorsD. W. Griffith
Behind the scenes
Exterior filming took place in the Bahamas and Florida alongside work on The Love Flower. Clarine Seymour made her final appearance in the film, dying shortly after its release. The invented South Seas setting reflects the exoticising viewpoint of contemporary Hollywood.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Richard Barthelmess — Warner Brothers · Public domain
- Clarine Seymour — Witzel · Public domain
- Creighton Hale — Uncredited photographer · Public domain
