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The Lady from the Sea
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The Lady from the Sea

1953-05-10 · 105 min · Not rated

Drama

A lighthouse-keeper’s daughter is trapped in her marriage and longs for the sea.

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Directors
Harold Clayton
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Irene WorthIrene WorthEllida Wangel
Robert HarrisRobert HarrisDr. Paul Wangel
Hamlyn BensonBallested
Sarah LawsonSarah LawsonBoletta Wangel
Jane WenhamJane WenhamHilda Wangel
Brian HardingHans Lyngstrand
Douglas CampbellDouglas CampbellA Stranger
Eric BerryArnholm
Sheila BeckettAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Winifred HillAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Juno StevasAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Gwenllian OwenAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Muriel GleedAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Stella WilkinsonAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Harry HearneAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Kim GrantAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Alan CasleyAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Kendrew MilsonAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
John ScottAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)
Arthur OwenAdditional cast (Townspeople and Visitors)

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