Live Sparks (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1920, Live Sparks is a komödie, krimi and drama film directed by Ernest C. Warde, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Wealthy wastrel Neil Sparks devotes more attention to the pursuit of pleasure than to his inherited oil business. Neil's neglect allows two schemers, Craig and Abbott, to siphon the Sparks' Texas oil through the construction of an illegal pipeline. Upon receiving notification that his wells are running dry, and in an attempt to rid himself of the unwelcome attentions of his mercenary fiancée, Bess Kinloch, Neil ventures West to investigate, using an assumed name. Discovering the theft, Neil sends for his butler, and the two of them force the crooks to buy a parcel of land and deed the property to Myrtle Pratt, whose father had been swindled and murdered by the scoundrels. Justice served, Neil returns East to be followed by Myrtle and her five brothers, who arrive during his engagement party to Bess. Neil shocks his guests by announcing that the children are his, and he and Myrtle wed.

Who’s in it. Live Sparks stars J. Warren Kerrigan as Neil Sparks, Mae Talbot as Aunt Helen, Roy Laidlaw as Hiram Craig and Fritzi Brunette as Myrtle Pratt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Live Sparks 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 Live Sparks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Live Sparks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.