The Sunbeam (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1912, The Sunbeam is a comedy and drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 15 minutes. “A RAY OF HOPE IN THE TENEMENTS OF AN AMERICAN CITY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a tenement, a lonely confirmed bachelor occupies a room across the hall from a dour spinster. Children run amok in the hallways playing pranks on the two. A little girl from the floor above, now alone in the world, brings the pair together and brightens their lives.
Who’s in it. The Sunbeam stars Ynez Seabury as Little Sunbeam, Kate Bruce as Sunbeam's Mamma, Claire McDowell as The Spinster and Dell Henderson as The Bachelor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Sunbeam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sunbeam (1912)?
- 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sunbeam?
- The Sunbeam stars Ynez Seabury, Kate Bruce, Claire McDowell, Dell Henderson and Charles Hill Mailes.
- When was The Sunbeam released?
- The Sunbeam was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.