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By the Sad Sea Waves

5.8191710mNRMovieComedy

Our vagabond hero dons a lifeguard's uniform and madcap antics ensue on the beach, and in the changing stalls!

DirectorAlfred J. Goulding
WriterH.M. Walker
ProducerHal Roach

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alfred J. Goulding

HLHarold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd
The Boy
HPHarry 'Snub' Pollard
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Spectator at Beach
BDBebe Daniels
Bebe Daniels
The Doll
FAFrank Alexander
Frank Alexander
Bather
WBWilliam Blaisdell
William Blaisdell
SBSammy Brooks
Sammy Brooks
Spectator at Beach
RB
Rudolph Bylek
BF
Billy Fay
FG
Florence Gibson
CHClyde E. Hopkins
Clyde E. Hopkins
OL
Oscar Larson
GLGus Leonard
Gus Leonard
Old Man

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By the Sad Sea Waves — streaming FAQ

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By the Sad Sea Waves is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, By the Sad Sea Waves is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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