The Undertow [SEP] director
The Undertow
The Undertow is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Frank Thorne starring Franklin Ritchie, Helene Rosson, and Eugenie Forde.
Cast.
- Franklin Ritchie as James King
- Helene Rosson as Esther
- Eugenie Forde as Mrs. King
- Orral Humphrey as Hammond
- Harry von Meter as John Morden
- George Ahern as David Strong
- Ogden Childe
- Joseph De Grasse
. A nearby life ring had been tied to a tree with six metres (20 feet) of rope, not enough to reach the middle of the pool. A high diver who worked at the park for seven years said he told his supervisor of the undertow during the previous season. He claimed unauthorized swimmers frequently used the pond, and that there were 30 to 40 at one time. The park's Director of Safety and Security said he was never informed of the undertow, and only saw bathers in the pool