Stormswept
A mighty drama of shattered souls reborn upon the sea
1923 · 50m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Robert Thornby
Overview
Despondent over the infidelity of his wife, William McCabe wanders on the waterfront considering suicide, but instead he saves the life of Shark Moran. Moran gives McCabe a job on his lightship, where McCabe enjoys the solitude and falls in love with Ann Reynolds, the daughter of the captain of the supply ship.
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