The Smuggler (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1912, The Smuggler is a comedy and drama film.
What it’s about. Jean Dupont, a captain of the Coast Guards, is in love with Marie, the daughter of a smuggler. Jean thinks her father is a respectable fisherman. One day, while Marie and Jean are taking a stroll near the coast, he receives an order to the effect that the smugglers are quite active in his district and cautions him to double his guard and to be on the lookout. This order is seen by Marie. She at once thinks of her poor father and makes an excuse to get away from Jean. She runs home, gets her signal lantern, hurries to the spot where her father waits for the usual signal of safety. Marie meets her father, who is returning with the smuggled goods. She informs him that the guards are after him. and pleads with him to allow her to take his coat and hat that she might lead the guards a wild goose chase so that he can reach home in safety. Marie is mistaken for a smuggler by Jean, and his guards. Jean orders his guards to shoot.
Who’s in it. The Smuggler stars Thomas Aitken as Captain Jean Dupont, Frances Ne Moyer as Marie - The Smuggler's Daughter and William Carr as The Smuggler.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Smuggler sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Smuggler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Smuggler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Smuggler (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Smuggler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Smuggler worth watching?
- The Smuggler holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Smuggler?
- The Smuggler stars Thomas Aitken, Frances Ne Moyer and William Carr.
- When was The Smuggler released?
- The Smuggler was released in 1912.