Lines of White on a Sullen Sea
Soon after their engagement, Bill goes to sea, and Emily vows to stay true until his return. Unknown to her, Bill marries another woman from a different port. Emily waits faithfully for six years, finally becoming dangerously ill. When Bill suddenly appears in town with his family, Joe, who has loved Emily all along, forces Bill to make Emily's final moments happy by pretending he has returned to marry her.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.2/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The 1909 film constructs a poignant melodrama, relying on the stark contrast between the vast, indifferent sea and the fragile emotional world of its waiting heroine. It explores themes of sacrifice, betrayal, and the redemptive power of a merciful deception.
What lingers after the final frame is a sense of bitter poetry and a quiet contemplation on love's final gifts. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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In a quiet room, with patience for the deliberate pace of early silent storytelling.
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