Pinkus's Shoe Palace (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1916, Pinkus's Shoe Palace is a comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Sally Pinkus is an German-Jewish boy who takes a job as a shoe store clerk after being expelled from school for goofing around. Soon fired for trying to court the owner's daughter, Pinkus lands another job in a more 'upmarket' shoe salon, only to be fired again, before charming a rich benefactress to fund his ultimate dream: Pinkus' Shoe Palace.
Who’s in it. Pinkus's Shoe Palace stars Ernst Lubitsch as Sally Pinkus, Ossi Oswalda as Apprentice, Guido Herzfeld and Erich Schönfelder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Pinkus's Shoe Palace 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 Pinkus's Shoe Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinkus's Shoe Palace tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinkus's Shoe Palace (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pinkus's Shoe Palace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pinkus's Shoe Palace worth watching?
- Pinkus's Shoe Palace holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pinkus's Shoe Palace?
- Pinkus's Shoe Palace stars Ernst Lubitsch, Ossi Oswalda, Guido Herzfeld, Erich Schönfelder and Hanns Kräly.
- When was Pinkus's Shoe Palace released?
- Pinkus's Shoe Palace was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.