M'Liss (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1918, M'Liss is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 73 minutes. “The School Master begins to like M'Liss.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. M'liss, a feisty young girl in a mining camp, falls for Charles Gray, the school teacher. Charles is implicated in a murder of which he is innocent, and the two must fight to save him from a lynching.
Who’s in it. M'Liss stars Mary Pickford as Melissa 'M'liss' Smith, Theodore Roberts as John Benson 'Bummer' Smith, Thomas Meighan as Charles Gray and Tully Marshall as Judge Joshua McSnagley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, M'Liss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch M'Liss page.
If you liked it. Fans of M'Liss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch M'Liss (1918)?
- In US, M'Liss is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is M'Liss worth watching?
- M'Liss holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in M'Liss?
- M'Liss stars Mary Pickford, Theodore Roberts, Thomas Meighan, Tully Marshall and Charles Ogle.
- When was M'Liss released?
- M'Liss was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.