The Blot (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1921, The Blot is a drama film directed by Lois Weber, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Who’s in it. The Blot stars Philip Hubbard as Prof. Andrew Theodore Griggs, Margaret McWade as Mrs. Griggs, Claire Windsor as Amelia Griggs and Louis Calhern as Phil West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Blot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blot (1921)?
- In GB, The Blot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blot worth watching?
- The Blot holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blot?
- The Blot stars Philip Hubbard, Margaret McWade, Claire Windsor, Louis Calhern and Marie Walcamp.
- When was The Blot released?
- The Blot was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.