The Lottery Man (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1916, The Lottery Man is a comedy film directed by Leopold Wharton, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man proposes a lottery with himself as the prize in marriage. However he finds himself very much in love with a woman other than the winner.
Who’s in it. The Lottery Man stars Thurlow Bergen as Jack Wright, Elsie Esmond as Miss Helen Heyer, Oliver Hardy as Maggie Murphy and Allan Murnane as Foxey Peyton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Lottery Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lottery Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lottery Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lottery Man (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lottery Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lottery Man worth watching?
- The Lottery Man holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lottery Man?
- The Lottery Man stars Thurlow Bergen, Elsie Esmond, Oliver Hardy, Allan Murnane and Lottie Alter.
- When was The Lottery Man released?
- The Lottery Man was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.