Plot — What is The Figurehead about?
A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Romance, Animation, Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 7 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Figurehead — FAQ
Is The Figurehead worth watching? The Figurehead holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sa
Who directed The Figurehead? Directed by Allan Crick.
Who is in the cast of The Figurehead? It stars Robert Beatty, Allan Crick, Digby Turpin.
Where can I stream The Figurehead? Streaming availability for The Figurehead is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Figurehead release? It released in 1952.
