The Unchanging Sea (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1910, The Unchanging Sea is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is turned about by an accident. The husband, although saved from drowning, loses his memory. A child is on the way, and soon a daughter is born to his wife. We watch the passage of time, as his daughter matures and his wife ages. The daughter becomes a lovely young woman, herself ready for marriage. One day on the beach, the familiarity of the sea and the surroundings triggers a return of her father's memory, and we are reminded that although people age and change, the sea and the ways of the fisherfolk remain eternal.
Who’s in it. The Unchanging Sea stars Arthur V. Johnson as The Fisherman, Linda Arvidson as The Fisherman's Wife, Mary Pickford as The Daughter as an Adult and Gladys Egan as The Daughter as a Small Child, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Unchanging Sea 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 Unchanging Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unchanging Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unchanging Sea (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unchanging Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unchanging Sea worth watching?
- The Unchanging Sea holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unchanging Sea?
- The Unchanging Sea stars Arthur V. Johnson, Linda Arvidson, Mary Pickford, Gladys Egan and Charles West.
- When was The Unchanging Sea released?
- The Unchanging Sea was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.