The Nervous Wreck (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1926, The Nervous Wreck is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Scott Sidney, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Henry Williams, out in Arizona looking for a cure for his imaginary ills, stops at the ranch of Jud Morgan, and decides to stay. Jud's daughter, Sally, attracts his attention, although she is engaged to be married to Sheriff Bob Wells. Henry rides with her to town, where she wants to go shopping for her wedding clothes, but they run out of gas. No, problem' Henry holds up a passing motorist, with a monkey-wrench, and takes gasoline out of his car. They stop at a ranch where the foreman makes them become the cook and dishwasher. Then Jerome Underwood and his daughter, Harriet, arrive and they recognize Henry and Sally as the ones who held them up for gas. The jealous sheriff adds to the complications.
Who’s in it. The Nervous Wreck stars Harrison Ford as Henry Williams, Phyllis Haver as Sally Morgan, Chester Conklin as Mort and Mack Swain as Jerome Underwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Nervous Wreck 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 The Nervous Wreck page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nervous Wreck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nervous Wreck (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nervous Wreck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nervous Wreck worth watching?
- The Nervous Wreck holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nervous Wreck?
- The Nervous Wreck stars Harrison Ford, Phyllis Haver, Chester Conklin, Mack Swain and Hobart Bosworth.
- When was The Nervous Wreck released?
- The Nervous Wreck was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.