The Little Minister (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1921, The Little Minister is a drama film directed by Penrhyn Stanlaws, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1840 Scotland, a young lass named Babbie revels in the country life and frolics with the locals, simple weavers whose livelihood is threatened by increasing industrialization. When Lord Rintoul attempts to rout the rebellious weavers, Babbie always manages to send word in time to prevent their being taken by surprise. Gavin, new minister to the town, falls in love with Babbie, and his relationship with the young gypsy almost costs him his position. But what Gavin and his parishioners do not know is that Babbie is actually Lady Babbie, ward of Lord Rintoul.
Who’s in it. The Little Minister stars Betty Compson as Lady Babbie, George Hackathorne as Gavin, Edwin Stevens as Lord Rintoul and Nigel Barrie as Captain Halliwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Little Minister has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Minister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Minister (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Minister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Minister worth watching?
- The Little Minister holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Little Minister?
- The Little Minister stars Betty Compson, George Hackathorne, Edwin Stevens, Nigel Barrie and Will Walling.
- When was The Little Minister released?
- The Little Minister was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.