Looking for Sally (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1925, Looking for Sally is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Jimmie Jump is returning from Europe to the USA. His parents and an old girl-friend, Sally - whom he hasn't seen for years, are expecting him at the dock. But, due to some unfortunate coincidences they are mistaken about the identity of each other, but meet unbeknownst to that fact. Jimmie decides that he has to find that girl. Finally, after having annoyed a policeman, and a great fraction of the female population, he finds her working as a temperance worker. To get her attention, he dresses up in rags to meet her. But his way of introduction causes more confusion.
Who’s in it. Looking for Sally stars Charley Chase as Jimmy Jump, Katherine Grant as Sally Kavanaugh, Noah Young as Detective and Bynunsky Hyman as Man on Ship, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Looking for Sally 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 Looking for Sally page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Sally tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Sally (1925)?
- In US, Looking for Sally is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking for Sally worth watching?
- Looking for Sally holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking for Sally?
- Looking for Sally stars Charley Chase, Katherine Grant, Noah Young, Bynunsky Hyman and Leo Willis.
- When was Looking for Sally released?
- Looking for Sally was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.