Stormswept
A mighty drama of shattered souls reborn upon the sea
1923 · 50 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama
Despondent over the infidelity of his wife, William McCabe wanders on the waterfront considering suicide, but instead he saves the life of Shark Moran. Moran gives McCabe a job on his lightship, where McCabe enjoys the solitude and falls in love with Ann Reynolds, the daughter of the captain of the supply ship.
Directed by Robert Thornby · Written by Winifred Dunn
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Wallace Beery William McCabe -
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Virginia Brown Faire Ann Reynolds -
Arline Pretty Helda McCabe - J Jack Carlyle Snape
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