The Swan (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1925, The Swan is a comedy and romance film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, running about 85 minutes. “" A 'SWAN' IS A GIRL WHOSE 'NO' MEANS 'YES'"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Swan (1925) is a silent film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is based on Melville Baker's 1923 Broadway play adaptation, The Swan, of Ferenc Molnar's play A Hattyu Vigjatek Harom Felvonasbarn. This film was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, a recent Russian immigrant working for Famous Players-Lasky. Buchowetzki had directed pictures in Russia, Sweden, and Germany. The story of this film was remade in 1930 as One Romantic Night, an early talkie for Lillian Gish, and in Technicolor as a 1956 vehicle for Grace Kelly.
Who’s in it. The Swan stars Frances Howard as Alexandra, The Swan, Adolphe Menjou as Albert von Kersten-Rodenfels, Ricardo Cortez as Dr. Walter, the Tutor and Ida Waterman as Princess Beatrice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Swan 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 The Swan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swan (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Swan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Swan worth watching?
- The Swan 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 The Swan?
- The Swan stars Frances Howard, Adolphe Menjou, Ricardo Cortez, Ida Waterman and Helen Lindroth.
- When was The Swan released?
- The Swan was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.