The Guinea-Pig (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Guinea-Pig is a comedy and romance film directed by Edmund Edel, running about 37 minutes.
What it’s about. Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad. Finally they have had enough, and Jesta is sent away to a girls’ school, bundled onto the first train available. However, a mix-up occurs at the train station. A professor in dire financial straits, who has finally gotten a young, mentally challenged sent to him for treatment, mistakenly takes Jesta home with him to his clinic – a move he will soon regret … (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The Guinea-Pig stars Asta Nielsen as Jesta, Fred Immler as Jesta's Fiancee and Alfred Kuehne as Jestas Father.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guinea-Pig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guinea-Pig tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guinea-Pig (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guinea-Pig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Guinea-Pig?
- The Guinea-Pig stars Asta Nielsen, Fred Immler and Alfred Kuehne.
- When was The Guinea-Pig released?
- The Guinea-Pig was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.