Below the Surface (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1920, Below the Surface is a drama film directed by Irvin Willat, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A widely respected deep-sea diver is approached by a ring of con artists who want him to be the front man for a phony scheme to recover gold from sunken ships. When he refuses, they send a sexy young woman to seduce his son, and then blackmail the father into going along with their scheme.
Who’s in it. Below the Surface stars Hobart Bosworth as Martin Flint, Grace Darmond as Edna Gordon, Lloyd Hughes as Luther Flint and George Webb as James Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Below the Surface has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Below the Surface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Below the Surface tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Below the Surface (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Below the Surface change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Below the Surface worth watching?
- Below the Surface holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Below the Surface?
- Below the Surface stars Hobart Bosworth, Grace Darmond, Lloyd Hughes, George Webb and Gladys George.
- When was Below the Surface released?
- Below the Surface was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.