What's His Name (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film

Released in 1914, What's His Name is a comedy and drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Soda jerk Harvey is the most popular man in Blakeville NY and deliriously happy through three years of poverty-stricken marriage to Nellie. After a musical comedy troupe comes through, Nellie becomes an actress. When she then falls for a millionaire and goes to Reno for a divorce, Harvey takes their child Phoebe home where her later illness brings her parents back together.
Who’s in it. What's His Name stars Max Figman as Harvey, Lolita Robertson as Nellie, Sydney Deane as Uncle Peter and Richard L'Estrange as Best Man, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's His Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of What's His Name tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What's His Name (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's His Name change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in What's His Name?
- What's His Name stars Max Figman, Lolita Robertson, Sydney Deane, Richard L'Estrange and Merta Carpenter.
- When was What's His Name released?
- What's His Name was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.
