The Rescue (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Rescue is an adventure and romance film directed by Herbert Brenon, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The English adventurer Tom Lingard gets involved with islanders on a South Seas island, and he also gets involved with Lady Edith and Mr. Travers, a sailing English couple. Tom has an unexpected love affair with Edith and while they are having this affair, Lady Edith husband's boat is destroyed and he is killed.
Who’s in it. The Rescue stars Ronald Colman as Tom Lingard, Lili Damita as Lady Edith Travers, Alfred Hickman as Mr. Travers and Theodore von Eltz as Carter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rescue tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rescue (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rescue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Rescue?
- The Rescue stars Ronald Colman, Lili Damita, Alfred Hickman, Theodore von Eltz and John Davidson.
- When was The Rescue released?
- The Rescue was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.