The Dare-Devil (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1923, The Dare-Devil is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie makers are filming the next installment of the western serial "Get Your Man". The movie's leading man wants his stunt double to do the next dangerous stunt. Purely by accident, a hapless, cross-eyed aspiring actor named Joe Magee ends up doing the stunt perfectly. He ends up doing dangerous stunt after stunt, all by accident, that fit the movie so perfectly that the movie's leading lady wants him in the picture. The exasperated director finds that getting Joe to do the stunts on command is an entirely different story.
Who’s in it. The Dare-Devil stars Ben Turpin as Joe Magee, Harry Gribbon as The Movie Director, John J. Richardson as The Leading Man and Kewpie Morgan as The Leading Man's Chief Support, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dare-Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dare-Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dare-Devil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dare-Devil (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dare-Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dare-Devil worth watching?
- The Dare-Devil holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dare-Devil?
- The Dare-Devil stars Ben Turpin, Harry Gribbon, John J. Richardson, Kewpie Morgan and Madeline Hurlock.
- When was The Dare-Devil released?
- The Dare-Devil was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.