Number, Please? (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1920, Number, Please? is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 25 minutes. “A Merry-go-round of Mirth! A Whirling ride of joy! Top speed laughter! Rapid fire roars! A surprise, A treat, A Comedy riot” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While at an amusement park, trying vainly to forget the girl he has lost, a young man sees the girl with her new boyfriend. When her dog gets loose in the park, both suitors have to help her catch it. Then, the girl's uncle, a balloonist, gives her a pass for two in his balloon, provided that her mother approves. She then offers to take along the first of her admirers who is able to get her mother's consent.
Who’s in it. Number, Please? stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Mildred Davis as The Girl, Roy Brooks as The Rival and Sunshine Sammy Morrison as Little Boy with Whisk Broom (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Number, Please? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Number, Please? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Number, Please? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Number, Please? (1920)?
- In US, Number, Please? is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Number, Please? worth watching?
- Number, Please? holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Number, Please??
- Number, Please? stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Roy Brooks, Sunshine Sammy Morrison and Hal Roach.