Lavender and Old Lace (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, Lavender and Old Lace is a notable film directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
What it’s about. Mary Ainslie has been waiting 30 years for her fiancé, a sea captain, to return. She has kept a light burning in her window to guide him home. His son Carl, by another woman, arrives on vacation in the New England village where Mary lives. Mary is overcome by the resemblance between the young man and his father. The young man falls in love with Ruth, Mary's young comrade. On her deathbed, Mary wishes Carl and Ruth the romantic life that she did not live.
Who’s in it. Lavender and Old Lace stars Marguerite Snow as Mary Ainslie, Seena Owen as Ruth Thorne, Victor Potel as Joe Pendleton and Lillian Elliott as Jane Hathaway, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lavender and Old Lace page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lavender and Old Lace (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lavender and Old Lace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lavender and Old Lace?
- Lavender and Old Lace stars Marguerite Snow, Seena Owen, Victor Potel, Lillian Elliott and Zella Ingraham.
- When was Lavender and Old Lace released?
- Lavender and Old Lace was released in 1921.