The Toll of the Sea
1923, English. Directed by Chester M. Franklin.
For every joy the sea casts up, it takes a toll of twice that joy in sorrow.
A young Chinese woman saves an American man washed up onto the shore and the two fall in love, only for him to have second thoughts.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 22 January 1923
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion
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What The Toll of the Sea is based on
The Toll of the Sea is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Toll of the Sea runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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The Toll of the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Toll of the Sea?
If you liked The Toll of the Sea, try Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl, Empire of Light, Romeo + Juliet.
Who directed The Toll of the Sea?
The Toll of the Sea (1923) was directed by Chester M. Franklin and stars Beatrice Bentley, Kenneth Harlan, Anna May Wong.
What is The Toll of the Sea based on?
The Toll of the Sea is adapted from a play or musical.