Freckles (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1928, Freckles is a drama film directed by James Leo Meehan, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Freckles, an orphan with disabilities, gets a job at McLean's lumber camp as a guard in Limberlost forest. Although the forest is infested with desperate characters, Freckles shows courage and determination. A beautiful girl whom he calls the "Swamp Angel" and the "Bird Woman" assist him in driving off timber thief Wessner and his gang. Later, Freckles refuses a bribe Wessner offers if he will permit Wessner to steal some trees. Instead, Freckles gives Wessner a beating, and his loyalty to McLean earns him a cash reward. Freckles falls in love with the Swamp Angel, but the social differences between him and the girl prevent him from declaring himself. He makes no attempt to recover when a large tree falls and seriously injures him. His recuperation is hastened, however, when the girl expresses her love for him.
Who’s in it. Freckles stars Johnny Fox as Freckles, Gene Stratton-Porter Monroe as Angel, Hobart Bosworth as Mclean and Eulalie Jensen as Bird Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Freckles sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freckles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freckles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freckles (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freckles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freckles worth watching?
- Freckles holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Freckles?
- Freckles stars Johnny Fox, Gene Stratton-Porter Monroe, Hobart Bosworth, Eulalie Jensen and William Scott.
- When was Freckles released?
- Freckles was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.