His Lord's Will (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, His Lord's Will is a comedy film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of family entanglements develop around the changing will of Roger Bernhuses de Sars (Karl Mantzius), who wants his heritage to go to his illegitimate daughter Blenda (Greta Almroth). But love and fate also plays their cards. One of the most surprising films of Sjöström, close to Stroheim and some of the silent comedies of Lubitsch. Belonging to the golden age of Swedish film, this comedy offers one of the earliest explorations of the relationship between masters and servants on the screen, later developed by French masters like Renoir and Guitry. After acting in the diptych of Thomas Graal, Sjöström shows that he also dominates the “light genre” as director.
Who’s in it. His Lord's Will stars Carl Browallius as Wickberg, Greta Almroth as Blenda, Karl Mantzius as His Lordship Roger Bernhuses de Sars and Tyra Dörum as Mrs. Enberg, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Lord's Will page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Lord's Will tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Lord's Will (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Lord's Will change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in His Lord's Will?
- His Lord's Will stars Carl Browallius, Greta Almroth, Karl Mantzius, Tyra Dörum and Georg Blickingberg.
- When was His Lord's Will released?
- His Lord's Will was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.