The Beachcomber (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1938, The Beachcomber is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Erich Pommer, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ginger Ted, AKA Edward Claude Wilson, a drunkard and womanizer, and Miss Jones, a missionary, live in the Alas Islands. During a cholera epidemic, Ginger Ted and Miss Jones are sent to an outlying part of the islands to run a hospital; on their return, their motorboat breaks down, and they are marooned overnight on a small island.
Who’s in it. The Beachcomber stars Charles Laughton as Ginger Ted, Elsa Lanchester as Martha Jones, Robert Newton as The Controleur and Tyrone Guthrie as Dr Owen Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Beachcomber has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beachcomber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beachcomber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beachcomber (1938)?
- In GB, The Beachcomber is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beachcomber worth watching?
- The Beachcomber holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber stars Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Robert Newton, Tyrone Guthrie and Eliot Makeham.
- When was The Beachcomber released?
- The Beachcomber was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.