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The Beachcomber

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama, based on a W Somerset Maugham story, starring
Robert Newton
Glynis Johns
A drunken rascal living on a South Sea island changes his ways when he has to work with a lady missionary.
Director Muriel Box (1954, U) .. # See Films: pages 50-54 **
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Newton
Unknown:
Glynis Johns
Director:
Muriel Box
Ted:
Robert Newton
Martha:
Glynis Johns
Ewart Gray:
Donald Sinden
Owen:
Paul Rogers
Tromp:
Donald Pleasence
Vederala:
Walter Crisham
Headman:
Michael Hordern
Alfred:
Auric Lorand
Ship'scaptain:
Tony Quinn
Wang:
Ah Chongchoy
Headman'sson:
Ronald Lewis
Source: Radio Times

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