Release Date: 1919-12-21
Overview: Flotsam (Thomas) is the daughter and helper of crusty old lighthouse keeper Joe Clark (Edward Ellis, in fine form). The reason why Clark lives 'out yonder' is because he's a fugitive from justice: years ago, he killed a man under complicated circumstances. Clark's official assistant is Amos Bart, but Flotsam does much of the work of maintaining the lighthouse.
Rating: 6.3 / 10
Olive Thomas
as Flotsam
Huntley Gordon
as Edward Elmer
Marie Coverdale
as Mrs. Elmer
Louise Prussing
as Clarice Stapleton
John Smiley
as Amos Bart
Ralph Ince - Director
Edward J. Montagne - Writer
Pauline Phelps - Theatre Play
Marion Short - Theatre Play
This isn't one of Olive Thomas' "baby vamp" roles, which she was mostly known and loved for. This is Olive in a sweet, wholesome, loving daughter role, which she's wonderful at. The story, which I fou...