Welcome Stranger (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1924, Welcome Stranger is a comedy and drama film directed by James Young, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Stereotypical Jewish man Isadore Solomon (Dore Davidson) arrives with his daughter Essie (Virginia Brown Faire) in a small, predominantly-Christian New England town. The discriminating viewpoints of the populace, including the Mayor, drive them to try to get rid of the newcomers. Solomon is persuaded by Clem (William V. Mong) to invest in an electric-light plant. The town is brought prosperity and the Solomons' former adversaries honor him.
Who’s in it. Welcome Stranger stars Dore Davidson as Isadore Solomon, Florence Vidor as Mary Clark, Virginia Brown Faire as Essie Solomon and Noah Beery as Icahod Whitson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Welcome Stranger 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 Welcome Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome Stranger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome Stranger (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome Stranger worth watching?
- Welcome Stranger holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome Stranger?
- Welcome Stranger stars Dore Davidson, Florence Vidor, Virginia Brown Faire, Noah Beery and Lloyd Hughes.
- When was Welcome Stranger released?
- Welcome Stranger was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.