The Wrong Mr. Wright (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, The Wrong Mr. Wright is a comedy film directed by Scott Sidney, running about 70 minutes. “A hilarious mixup in the corset and ladies' lingerie business, making a most thrilling and funny picture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scott Sidney silent mistaken identity romantic comedy about a timid man, named Seymour White, who creates a new kind of ladies' lingerie. When he goes to Atlantic City to meet his lost sweetheart, he discovers she has grown fat and ugly, so he pretends to be "Mr. Wright". All kinds of comic hilarity ensue. This is a "lost" film, which means that no surviving copies are thought to exist.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Mr. Wright stars Jean Hersholt as Seymour White, Enid Bennett as Henrietta, Dorothy Devore as Teddy and Edgar Kennedy as Trayguard, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Mr. Wright page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Mr. Wright tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Mr. Wright (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wrong Mr. Wright change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wrong Mr. Wright?
- The Wrong Mr. Wright stars Jean Hersholt, Enid Bennett, Dorothy Devore, Edgar Kennedy and Walter Hiers.
- When was The Wrong Mr. Wright released?
- The Wrong Mr. Wright was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.