Shoes (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1916, Shoes is a drama film directed by Lois Weber, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A young working girl must support her family on only five dollars a week. The strain of trying to feed, house and clothe her mother, her father and three sisters finally gets to be too much, and she winds up selling her body for a pair of shoes.
Who’s in it. Shoes stars Mary MacLaren as Eva Meyer, Harry Griffith as Eva's Father, Mattie Witting as Eva's Mother and Jessie Arnold as Lil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Shoes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoes (1916)?
- In US, Shoes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shoes worth watching?
- Shoes holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shoes?
- Shoes stars Mary MacLaren, Harry Griffith, Mattie Witting, Jessie Arnold and William V. Mong.
- When was Shoes released?
- Shoes was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.