Sweet and Twenty (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1909, Sweet and Twenty is a romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Alice misunderstands when she sees her sweetheart Frank accidentally kissing her sister, and gets upset. Frank claims he'll kill himself by throwing himself into the river, but gets cold feet when it comes time to actually do the deed. Fortunately for him, his girlfriend has come running worried after him, and all is forgiven between them.
Who’s in it. Sweet and Twenty stars Mary Pickford as Alice, James Kirkwood as Alice's father, Billy Quirk as Frank and Florence Lawrence as Alice's sister.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Sweet and Twenty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet and Twenty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet and Twenty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet and Twenty (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet and Twenty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet and Twenty worth watching?
- Sweet and Twenty holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet and Twenty?
- Sweet and Twenty stars Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Billy Quirk and Florence Lawrence.
- When was Sweet and Twenty released?
- Sweet and Twenty was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.