The Sunbeam (1916): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1916 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1916, The Sunbeam is a drama film directed by Edwin Carewe, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Big-hearted Prue, living in the slums, and Danny O'Maddigan, a reformed crook, want to buy a birthday cake for Prue's 75-year-old grandmother. They live across the hall from Ellen Rutherford, the destitute widow of Steven Rutherford, Jr., who was disinherited by his father, a wealthy candy manufacturer. Prue, who works at the candy factory, gives Ellen the money that was meant for her grandmother's cake so Ellen will be able to care for her son Bobby. Frustrated over the loss of the money, Danny steals the price of a cake from the factory's safe, leaving the safe's door open in his haste to depart.
Who’s in it. The Sunbeam stars Mabel Taliaferro as Prue Mason, Helen Alexandria as Ellen Rutherford, Raymond McKee as Danny O'Maddigan and Gerald Griffin as Stephen Rutherford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Sunbeam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sunbeam page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sunbeam tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Sunbeam (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sunbeam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sunbeam worth watching?
- The Sunbeam holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sunbeam?
- The Sunbeam stars Mabel Taliaferro, Helen Alexandria, Raymond McKee, Gerald Griffin and Maggie Breyer.
- When was The Sunbeam released?
- The Sunbeam was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.