Wild and Woolly (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1917, Wild and Woolly is an action, comedy, drama and western film directed by John Emerson, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the town's "wild" days are long gone and it is an orderly and civilized place now. The townsmen, not wanting to lose a rich potential resident, contrive to make over the town to suit the young man's fantasy.
Who’s in it. Wild and Woolly stars Douglas Fairbanks as Jeff Hillington, Eileen Percy as Nell Larabee, Calvert Carter as Tom Larabee and Charles Stevens as Pedro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wild and Woolly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild and Woolly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild and Woolly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild and Woolly (1917)?
- In US, Wild and Woolly is available to stream on Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild and Woolly worth watching?
- Wild and Woolly holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild and Woolly?
- Wild and Woolly stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Calvert Carter, Charles Stevens and Sam De Grasse.
- When was Wild and Woolly released?
- Wild and Woolly was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.