The Beachcomber (1954): Cast & Plot
The Beachcomber is a 1954 romantic drama directed by Muriel Box, starring Paul Rogers as Re. Owen Jones, Donald Sinden and Glynis Johns. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Muriel Box
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beachcomber About?
The premise of The Beachcomber without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mr. Gray arrives as the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean, a lively community whose only other Europeans are the pious missionaries Martha and Owen Jordan and the Honourable Ted, a hard‑drinking outcast banished by his family. When cholera threatens the islands, Martha and Ted reluctantly unite to stop it.
The Beachcomber Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- tropical island
- indian ocean
- beach bum
- drunk
- missionary
- british resident
- native
- cholera outbreak
- british governor
- scoundrel
- ship
- courtroom
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- sentence
- brawl
- vagrancy
- hard labor
- brother sister relationship
- stolen money
- appendicitis operation
- wounded elephant
- facing deportation
- infatuation
- native rebellion
- native chief
- tribe
- morally ambiguous protagonist
- emotional journey
- mob
- trampled to death
- bartender
- anger
- island
- title directed by female
- remake
The Beachcomber Cast & Characters
Paul Rogers leads the cast as Re. Owen Jones, with Donald Sinden as Ewart Gray and Glynis Johns as Martha Jones. Directed by Muriel Box; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Muriel Box
- Paul Rogers as Re. Owen Jones
- Donald Sinden as Ewart Gray
- Glynis Johns as Martha Jones
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Robert Newton as Ted Wilson
Also Starring in The Beachcomber
· 13 more- Donald Pleasence Tromp
- Michael Hordern The Headman
- Ronald Adam Sir Henry Johnstone (uncredited)
- Tony Quinn Ship Captain
- Ronald Lewis Headman's Son
- Michael Mellinger Medical Orderly
- Andy Ho Dispenser (uncredited)
- Walter Crisham Vederala
- Jeanne Roland Amao
- Ah Chong Choy Wang - the Barkeep
- Rosita Garcia
- Auric Lorand Alfred - Major Domo
- Lizabeth Rollins Girl at Maputiti
More from Muriel Box
More films directed by Muriel Box: Rattle of a Simple Man, Too Young to Love, Subway in the Sky and This Other Eden.
The Beachcomber Plot Summary
What happens in The Beachcomber from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The new British Resident of the Welcome Islands, Ewart Gray Donald Sinden, arrives in full uniform by ship, expecting the thrill of a posting in the tropical Indian Ocean. He learns that the last Governor shot himself “from loneliness,” a detail that tempers his enthusiasm from the start. On landing, his quarters aren’t ready, and he is invited to stay by the local missionary Owen Jones Paul Rogers and his sister Martha Jones Glynis Johns. Their warm hospitality is genuine, even if a touch overbearing, and Gray ultimately decides to retreat to his unfinished residence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beachcomber, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Beachcomber?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the new British Resident, Ewart Gray?
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The Beachcomber FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Beachcomber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beachcomber?
The Beachcomber runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Beachcomber released?
The Beachcomber was released on August 10, 1954.
Who directed The Beachcomber?
The Beachcomber was directed by Muriel Box.
More films by Muriel Box Who is in the cast of The Beachcomber?
The Beachcomber stars Paul Rogers as Re. Owen Jones, Donald Sinden as Ewart Gray and Glynis Johns as Martha Jones, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Beachcomber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beachcomber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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