Fig Leaves (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1926, Fig Leaves is a comedy film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 70 minutes. “A riot of Beauty and Luxury on the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adam, a plumber, is happily married to Eve, a wardrobe-obsessed housewife, until she accidentally meets a supercilious fashion designer. At the prompting of her neighbor, who has secret designs on Adam, Eve secretly becomes a fashion model by day, knowing that her husband would disapprove.
Who’s in it. Fig Leaves stars George O’Brien as Adam Smith, Olive Borden as Eve Smith, George Beranger as Josef André (als André de Beranger) and Phyllis Haver as Alice Atkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fig Leaves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fig Leaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fig Leaves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fig Leaves (1926)?
- In US, Fig Leaves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fig Leaves worth watching?
- Fig Leaves holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fig Leaves?
- Fig Leaves stars George O’Brien, Olive Borden, George Beranger, Phyllis Haver and Heinie Conklin.