Excuse My Dust (1920): cast, story & where to watch

1920 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1920, Excuse My Dust is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Sam Wood, running about 48 minutes.

What it’s about. A top race-car driver leaves the sport to get married and settle down, because his new wife doesn't want him to race anymore. However, not long afterwards his wife takes their infant son and leaves him to go to San Francisco. The husband gets word that his son is seriously ill in San Francisco, but he has no way to get there. Just in the nick of time, however, the racer's father-in-law just happens to have developed a new car for a cross-country race--to San Francisco!

Who’s in it. Excuse My Dust stars Wallace Reid as 'Toodles' Walden, Wallace Reid Jr. as 'Toodles' Walden Jr. (as William Wallace Reid Jr.), Ann Little as Dorothy Ward Walden and Theodore Roberts as J.D. Ward, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Excuse My Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Excuse My Dust page.

If you liked it. Fans of Excuse My Dust tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Excuse My Dust (1920)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Excuse My Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Excuse My Dust worth watching?
Excuse My Dust holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Excuse My Dust?
Excuse My Dust stars Wallace Reid, Wallace Reid Jr., Ann Little, Theodore Roberts and Guy Oliver.
When was Excuse My Dust released?
Excuse My Dust was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.