Madcap Madge (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1917, Madcap Madge is a comedy and romance film directed by Raymond B. West, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. The social climbing Flower family is comprised of Mr. Flower, a banker who has overextended himself financially, Mrs. Flower, a socially ambitious mother, Julia Flower, a marriage-minded elder daughter and Madge Flower, a high-spirited younger daughter. When Madge is expelled from boarding school for her practical jokes and pranks, she joins her mother and sister in Palm Beach, where they are wintering, in hopes of snaring a titled husband for Julia. Julia, fearful that her little sister will impair her success on the marriage market, forces Madge to dress as a child of ten. Julia has her sights set on the Earl of Larsdale, but after a series of misadventures, Madge elopes with the young man who turns out not to be an earl at all, but a prosperous young American who is holding her father's notes. Thus, she saves the day for the Flower family.
Who’s in it. Madcap Madge stars Olive Thomas as Madge Flower, Charles Gunn as Denham, Dorcas Matthews as Julia Flower and Aggie Herring as Mrs. Flower, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Madcap Madge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madcap Madge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madcap Madge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madcap Madge (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madcap Madge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madcap Madge worth watching?
- Madcap Madge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madcap Madge?
- Madcap Madge stars Olive Thomas, Charles Gunn, Dorcas Matthews, Aggie Herring and Jack Livingston.
- When was Madcap Madge released?
- Madcap Madge was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.