Forbidden Waters (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1926, Forbidden Waters is a comedy film directed by Alan Hale, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. After divorcing her husband in Reno, Nancy Bell is arrested for speeding and thrown into jail. Unable to pay the fine, she wires her former husband, J. Austin, for help; he comes to Nevada and gets her out of the clink. A blonde crook named Ruby becomes enamored of J. Austin, and Nancy, who still loves her former husband, does everything within her power to prevent J. Austin from falling in love with the gold digger. Eventually Ruby is arrested by the police, and Nancy and J. Austin are remarried by a bemused preacher.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Waters stars Priscilla Dean as Nancy Bell, Walter McGrail as J. Austin Bell, Dan Mason as Nugget Pete and Casson Ferguson as Sylvester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Forbidden Waters 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 Forbidden Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Waters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Waters (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Waters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Waters worth watching?
- Forbidden Waters holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forbidden Waters?
- Forbidden Waters stars Priscilla Dean, Walter McGrail, Dan Mason, Casson Ferguson and De Sacia Mooers.
- When was Forbidden Waters released?
- Forbidden Waters was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.