The Figurehead (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1920 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1920, The Figurehead is a drama film directed by Robert Ellis, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. In the city of Bolton, party politics are in the control of two men, Jim Durfee and Gordon Freeman, who intend to keep it that way by running a "figurehead" for mayor. They decide upon Sheridan Dows, known as "Sherry," a young society dilettante, who surprises the political bosses by taking his responsibilities seriously.
Who’s in it. The Figurehead stars Eugene O'Brien as Sheridan Dow, Anna Q. Nilsson as Mary Forbes, Ora Carew as Sylvia Freeman and Edwin Stevens as Frank Freeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Figurehead sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Figurehead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Figurehead tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Figurehead (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Figurehead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Figurehead worth watching?
- The Figurehead holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead stars Eugene O'Brien, Anna Q. Nilsson, Ora Carew, Edwin Stevens and Joseph W. Girard.
- When was The Figurehead released?
- The Figurehead was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.