Undertow


56m 1930

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
Feb 16, 1930
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Ropes" by Wilbur Daniel Steele in Harper's Monthly (Jan 1921).

Technical Specs

Duration
56m
Film Length
5,085ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Sally Blake and her fiancé, Jim Paine, a lighthouse inspector, are strolling on the beach when they see Paul Whalen, a lifeguard, rescue a drowning child; Sally expresses her attraction for him, provoking a quarrel with Jim, and as a result breaks off their engagement. She soon meets Paul and marries him. Paul is assigned to an offshore lighthouse as keeper, and he and Sally live there for 5 years, during which their child is born. Paul loses his eyesight just before Jim arrives to inspect the lighthouse; weary of the loneliness, Sally is induced to go ashore to parties and dances with Jim, but, conscience-stricken, she returns to her husband. Paul recovers his sight to find Jim attempting to kiss his wife and gives him a beating; realizing, however, that Sally acted under compulsion, Paul is reconciled with her.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
Feb 16, 1930
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Ropes" by Wilbur Daniel Steele in Harper's Monthly (Jan 1921).

Technical Specs

Duration
56m
Film Length
5,085ft (6 reels)

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