By the Sad Sea Waves (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1917, By the Sad Sea Waves is a comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Our vagabond hero dons a lifeguard's uniform and madcap antics ensue on the beach, and in the changing stalls!
Who’s in it. By the Sad Sea Waves stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Spectator at Beach, Bebe Daniels as The Doll and Frank Alexander as Bather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, By the Sad Sea Waves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Sad Sea Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Sad Sea Waves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Sad Sea Waves (1917)?
- In US, By the Sad Sea Waves is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By the Sad Sea Waves worth watching?
- By the Sad Sea Waves holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By the Sad Sea Waves?
- By the Sad Sea Waves stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Frank Alexander and William Blaisdell.
- When was By the Sad Sea Waves released?
- By the Sad Sea Waves was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.