Afraid to Love (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1927, Afraid to Love is a comedy film directed by Edward H. Griffith, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. When Sir Reginald Belsize's uncle dies he leaves him a fortune on condition that he give up his current unsuitable lover Helen and marry someone else within twenty four hours. Helen agrees to this so long as the woman he picks is less attractive than she is. The woman he picks is however beautiful and cultured and he quickly falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. Afraid to Love stars Florence Vidor as Katherine Silverton, Clive Brook as Sir Reginald Belsize, Norman Trevor as John Travers and Jocelyn Lee as Helen de Semiano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Afraid to Love 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 Afraid to Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afraid to Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afraid to Love (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afraid to Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afraid to Love worth watching?
- Afraid to Love holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Afraid to Love?
- Afraid to Love stars Florence Vidor, Clive Brook, Norman Trevor, Jocelyn Lee and Arthur Lubin.
- When was Afraid to Love released?
- Afraid to Love was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.