The Merry Jail (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1917, The Merry Jail is a comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
Who’s in it. The Merry Jail stars Harry Liedtke as Alex von Reizenstein, Emil Jannings as Quabbe - der Gaoler, Paul Biensfeldt and Erich Schönfelder as Egon Storch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Merry Jail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Jail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Jail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Jail (1917)?
- In US, The Merry Jail is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merry Jail worth watching?
- The Merry Jail 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 The Merry Jail?
- The Merry Jail stars Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt, Erich Schönfelder and Käthe Dorsch.
- When was The Merry Jail released?
- The Merry Jail was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.