A Modern Musketeer (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1917, A Modern Musketeer is a comedy, adventure and western film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man grows restless living in a small Kansas town, dreaming of the adventures of the Three Musketeers. So in hopes of becoming a modern D'Artagnan, he mounts his steed (a Model T Ford) and sets out across the West in search of excitement and adventure.
Who’s in it. A Modern Musketeer stars Douglas Fairbanks as Ned Thacker / D'Artagnan, Marjorie Daw as Elsie Dodge, Kathleen Kirkham as Mrs. Dodge and Eugene Ormonde as Forrest Vandeteer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Modern Musketeer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Modern Musketeer page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Modern Musketeer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Modern Musketeer (1917)?
- In US, A Modern Musketeer is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Modern Musketeer worth watching?
- A Modern Musketeer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Modern Musketeer?
- A Modern Musketeer stars Douglas Fairbanks, Marjorie Daw, Kathleen Kirkham, Eugene Ormonde and Edythe Chapman.
- When was A Modern Musketeer released?
- A Modern Musketeer was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.