The Toll of the Sea

The Toll of the Sea (1923)

22/01/1923
Drama, Romance
54m

For every joy the sea casts up, it takes a toll of twice that joy in sorrow.

Overview

A young Chinese woman saves an American man washed up onto the shore and the two fall in love, only for him to have second thoughts.

  • Chester M. FranklinDirector
  • Frances MarionWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • suicide
  • culture clash
  • based on play or musical
  • silent film
  • mixed race child
  • partially lost film
  • mixed race marriage
  • chinese girl
  • restored