When a Man Loves (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1911, When a Man Loves is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Bach, a wealthy man, visits the scenes of his boyhood days in his auto and meets farmer Brown, his boyhood friend. Brown is the father of a very pretty daughter named Tessie. Bach becomes deeply smitten with the artless little country lass, and secretly hopes to win her. Tessie, however, has a host of admirers in the little village, the favored one being John Watson.
Who’s in it. When a Man Loves stars Dell Henderson as Mr. Bach, Mary Pickford as Tessie, Charles West as John Watson and Verner Clarges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, When a Man Loves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When a Man Loves page.
If you liked it. Fans of When a Man Loves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When a Man Loves (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When a Man Loves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When a Man Loves worth watching?
- When a Man Loves holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When a Man Loves?
- When a Man Loves stars Dell Henderson, Mary Pickford, Charles West, Verner Clarges and George Nichols.