Forty Winks (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, Forty Winks is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Iribe, running about 70 minutes. “The JOLLIEST BANG-UP COMEDY IN YEARS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Butterworth family attorney Gaspar Le Sage, and a suitor for the hand of Eleanor Butterworth, persuades a beautiful adventuress, Annabelle Wu, to help him steal the official plans for the coastal defense of California from Eleanor's brother, Lieutenant Butterworth.
Who’s in it. Forty Winks stars Viola Dana as Eleanor Butterworth, Raymond Griffith as Lord Chumley, Anna May Wong as Annabelle Wu and Theodore Roberts as Adam Butterworth, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forty Winks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forty Winks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forty Winks (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forty Winks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Forty Winks?
- Forty Winks stars Viola Dana, Raymond Griffith, Anna May Wong, Theodore Roberts and Cyril Chadwick.
- When was Forty Winks released?
- Forty Winks was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.