The Oyster Princess (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1919, The Oyster Princess is a comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A pampered American oyster tycoon decides to buy a husband for his daughter, but things don’t go quite as planned. Along the way there are mishaps, misunderstandings and a foxtrot sequence that must be seen to be believed.
Who’s in it. The Oyster Princess stars Victor Janson as Mister Quaker, oyster-king of America, Ossi Oswalda as Ossi, his daughter, Harry Liedtke as Prince Nucki and Julius Falkenstein as Josef, a friend of Nucki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Oyster Princess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oyster Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oyster Princess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oyster Princess (1919)?
- In US, The Oyster Princess is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oyster Princess worth watching?
- The Oyster Princess holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Oyster Princess?
- The Oyster Princess stars Victor Janson, Ossi Oswalda, Harry Liedtke, Julius Falkenstein and Max Kronert.
- When was The Oyster Princess released?
- The Oyster Princess was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.