The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
Captain Duncan McTeague, ashore in Southport, finds a deserted baby boy with a note and half of a dollar bill pinned to its clothing. The note states that the mother hopes some day to return and identify the child with the other half of the dollar bill. McTeague raises the child. When he is four years old, the captain discharges his mate Martin Webber, who seeks revenge by kidnapping the boy.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Alfred A. CohnWriter
Cast
- Anna Q. NilssonThe Stranger - Mrs. Webber
- William P. CarletonCapt. Duncan McTeague
- Raymond HattonNoodles - the Cook
- Mitchell LewisPapeete Joe
- Alec B. FrancisJudge Norton
- George MacQuarrieMartin Webber
- Frankie DarroHalf-a-Dollar Bill
- Rosa GoreGossip
- Cameo the DogCameo
Themes
preserved at cinematheque royale de belgique