The White Rose (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1923, The White Rose is a drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 100 minutes. “The Glorification of a Woman's Eternal Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy young Southern aristocrat, Joseph, graduates from a seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, decides to go out and see what "the real world" is all about. He winds up in New Orleans and finds himself attracted to a poor, unsophisticated orphan girl, Bessie. One thing leads to another, and before long Bessie finds that she is pregnant with Joseph's child.
Who’s in it. The White Rose stars Mae Marsh as Bessie, Carol Dempster as Marie, Ivor Novello as Joseph and Neil Hamilton as John White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The White Rose has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Rose (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Rose worth watching?
- The White Rose holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Rose?
- The White Rose stars Mae Marsh, Carol Dempster, Ivor Novello, Neil Hamilton and Lucille La Verne.
- When was The White Rose released?
- The White Rose was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.