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The Great Accident (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1920 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1920, The Great Accident is a drama film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Winthrop Chase is running for mayor on the prohibition ticket in a town where his irresponsible son Wint is infamous for his drunken sprees. Wint is in love with Joan Caretall, whose father Amos is a big political boss. Amos fears Winthrop's power and decides to stalemate him by substituting Wint's name on the ballot for that of his father. The morning after the election, Wint awakens from a drunken stupor and finds himself the mayor.

Who’s in it. The Great Accident stars Tom Moore as Wint Chase, Jane Novak as Joan Caretall, Andrew Robson as Winthrop Chase and Willard Louis as Amos Caretall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Great Accident 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 Great Accident page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Accident tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Great Accident (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Accident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Great Accident worth watching?
The Great Accident 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 Great Accident?
The Great Accident stars Tom Moore, Jane Novak, Andrew Robson, Willard Louis and Lillian Langdon.
When was The Great Accident released?
The Great Accident was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.