The Doll (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1919, The Doll is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. The misadventures of an effete young man who must get married in order to inherit a fortune. He opts to purchase a remarkably lifelike doll and marry it instead, not realizing that the doll is actually the puppet-maker’s flesh-and-blood daughter in disguise.
Who’s in it. The Doll stars Ossi Oswalda as Ossi / The Doll, Hermann Thimig as Lancelot, Victor Janson as Hilarius and Josefine Dora as Lancelot's Housekeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Doll has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Doll tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Doll (1919)?
- In US, The Doll is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Doll worth watching?
- The Doll holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Doll?
- The Doll stars Ossi Oswalda, Hermann Thimig, Victor Janson, Josefine Dora and Marga Köhler.
- When was The Doll released?
- The Doll was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.