Through the Breakers (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Through the Breakers is a drama film directed by Joseph C. Boyle, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Through the Breakers, the 1928 Joseph C. Boyle silent South Seas tropical island seafaring romantic love triangle melodrama about a London socialite who loves a man who is assigned to be a plantation manager on a South Seas island. She agrees to join him after a year, but puts it off, and winds up shipwrecked on the island. An island girl there is in love with him, but when he dumps her for his London sweetheart, she is killed by her native lover, who then commits suicide. This causes the London lady to decide to stay!
Who’s in it. Through the Breakers stars Margaret Livingston as Diane Garrett, Holmes Herbert as Eustis Hobbs, Clyde Cook as John Lancaster and Natalie Joyce as Taya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Through the Breakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Through the Breakers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Through the Breakers (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Through the Breakers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Through the Breakers?
- Through the Breakers stars Margaret Livingston, Holmes Herbert, Clyde Cook, Natalie Joyce and Frank Hagney.
- When was Through the Breakers released?
- Through the Breakers was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.