The Parasite (1925): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1925 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1925, The Parasite is a drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Arthur Randall becomes prosperous after divorcing his wife, Laura, and she now attempts unsuccessfully to win him back. Randall's son becomes ill, and he engages Joan Laird and her mother to care for the boy. Society misunderstands, and Joan is branded as a parasite. Laura kidnaps the boy, Bertie, and Joan gives chase. Laura's car goes over a cliff, and she is killed. Bertie survives the crash, however, and he and Joan attempt to find their way to a refuge. They become lost in the hills, and Joan manages to keep Bertie from dying until rescue comes.
Who’s in it. The Parasite stars Owen Moore as Arthur Randall, Madge Bellamy as Joan Laird, Bryant Washburn as Dr. Brooks and Mary Carr as Mrs. Laird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Parasite has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Parasite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Parasite tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Parasite (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Parasite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Parasite worth watching?
- The Parasite holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Parasite?
- The Parasite stars Owen Moore, Madge Bellamy, Bryant Washburn, Mary Carr and Lilyan Tashman.
- When was The Parasite released?
- The Parasite was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.