John Slocum, a retired naval officer, runs a lighthouse, but the job he likes best is taking care of his young ward Little Beth. However, a sly smuggler named Eric Manmont and his beautiful accomplice Valerie are about to use John and Beth in a clever smuggling scheme.

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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In a deftly woven narrative, John Slocum, a retired naval officer with a storied past, assumes the mantle of a lighthouse keeper, finding solace in his newfound responsibilities, particularly in caring for his young ward, Little Beth. However, his tranquil existence is soon to be upended by the machinations of Eric Manmont, a cunning smuggler, and his alluring accomplice, Valerie, who seek to exploit John and Beth for their own nefarious purposes, oblivious to the fact that the Coast Patrol has dispatched agent Dale Ripley to track and apprehend the duo.
John Slocum, a retired naval officer, runs a lighthouse, but the job he likes best is taking care of his young ward Little Beth. However, a sly smuggler named Eric Manmont and his beautiful accomplice Valerie are about to use John and Beth in a clever smuggling scheme. What they don't know is that the Coast Patrol has assigned agent Dale Ripley to find and capture the smugglers.
Claire de Lorez
William E. Wing
United States

1924 · IMDb 8

