The Sunbeam
"A RAY OF HOPE IN THE TENEMENTS OF AN AMERICAN CITY"
Originally released in 1912. The Sunbeam is a drama/comedy film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, and Claire McDowell
Synopsis
Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above, now alone in the world, brings the pair together and brightens their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ynez Seabury
as Little Sunbeam
Kate Bruce
as Sunbeam's Mamma
Claire McDowell
as The Spinster
Dell Henderson
as The Bachelor
Charles Hill Mailes
as The Janitor
Priscilla Dean
as In Tenement Hallway
Gladys Egan
as One of the Children in Hallway
Edna Foster
as Child with Cap in Hallway
W. Chrystie Miller
as Old Man In Tenement Hallway
Adolph Lestina
as 1st Health Inspector
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sunbeam about?
Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above,...
Who directed The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Sunbeam?
The Sunbeam has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was The Sunbeam released?
The Sunbeam was released on February 26, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sunbeam?
The main cast of The Sunbeam includes Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell, Dell Henderson, Charles Hill Mailes.