Gretchen the Greenhorn (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1916, Gretchen the Greenhorn is a notable film directed by Chester M. Franklin, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Gretchen Van Houck is just arriving in the USA, on a ship from Holland. She joins her father, who has already spent several years in America, where he owns an engraving business. In the tenement community where the Van Houcks live, there are residents of many nationalities. Gretchen soon becomes close friends with Pietro, a popular resident, and she also takes an interest in the widow Garrity and her children. Another resident, Rogers, is more mysterious. One day Rogers tells Mr. Van Houck that he could help him get a job printing money for the government. Van Houck eagerly agrees to try, but when he finds out what Rogers is really doing, he is placed in a painful dilemma.
Who’s in it. Gretchen the Greenhorn stars Dorothy Gish as Gretchen Van Houck, Ralph Lewis as Jan Van Houck, Eugene Pallette as Rodgers and Elmo Lincoln as Mystery Ship Captain.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gretchen the Greenhorn 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 Gretchen the Greenhorn page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gretchen the Greenhorn (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gretchen the Greenhorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gretchen the Greenhorn worth watching?
- Gretchen the Greenhorn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gretchen the Greenhorn?
- Gretchen the Greenhorn stars Dorothy Gish, Ralph Lewis, Eugene Pallette and Elmo Lincoln.
- When was Gretchen the Greenhorn released?
- Gretchen the Greenhorn was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.