The Potters (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, The Potters is a comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 71 minutes. “Ma, Pa, Mamie, Red and Bill - those funny characters come to life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pa Potter invests four thousand dollars in worthless oil stock. Or is it worthless?
Who’s in it. The Potters stars W.C. Fields as Pa Potter, Mary Alden as Ma Potter, Ivy Harris as Mamie and Jack Egan as Bill, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Potters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Potters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Potters (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Potters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Potters?
- The Potters stars W.C. Fields, Mary Alden, Ivy Harris, Jack Egan and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
- When was The Potters released?
- The Potters was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.