The Beachcomber

The new British Resident of the Welcome Islands, Ewart Gray (Donald Sinden), arrives in full uniform by ship, anticipating the excitement of a posting in the tropical Indian Ocean. He is informed that the last Governor had shot himself from "loneliness", which dampens his spirits a little. On landing, he finds his quarters are not ready for him, and he is invited to stay by the local missionary Owen Jones (Paul Rogers (actor)) and his sister Martha (Glynis Johns). He soon finds their company, while friendly, a little overbearing, and returns to stay at his own residence despite it not being finished. That evening, he is visited by the only other European resident of the island, Edward Wilson (Robert Newton), known as the "Honourable Ted", who introduces himself and drinks a large amount of Gray's whisky. Despite having been warned that Ted was a scoundrel, Gray soon warms to him, finding him well-spoken and obviously educated.

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  • TheTVDB.com Movie ID 114491
  • Status Released
  • Released Worldwide August 10, 1954
  • Content Rating United States of America NR
  • Runtime 82 minutes
  • Genres Drama Comedy
  • Original Country Great Britain
  • Original Language English
  • Studio United Artists Pictures
  • Production Countries South Georgia Sri Lanka Great Britain
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