Minnie (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1922, Minnie is a comedy and drama film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, is devoted to her father, a discouraged inventor who has been working on a wireless device. Subject to the sneers of her neighbors, Minnie "invents" a lover and sends herself letters and flowers. Her stepsister suspects the truth and threatens to expose her. Desperate, she claims an unidentified body at the morgue and tells a reporter that this is her lover, unaware that the body is that of a Chinese man. The absent-minded reporter sees her heart and forgets about the big story. After further disappointments in the invention, Minnie's stepmother decides to leave her father. Her father then has a success and becomes rich. At a celebration, the stepsister and townspeople are surprised when a new couple appear, which turn out to be the former reporter and his lovely wife Minnie.
Who’s in it. Minnie stars Leatrice Joy as Minnie, Matt Moore as Newspaperman, Josephine Crowell as Stepmother and Helen Lynch as Stepsister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Minnie 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 Minnie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Minnie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Minnie (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Minnie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Minnie worth watching?
- Minnie holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Minnie?
- Minnie stars Leatrice Joy, Matt Moore, Josephine Crowell, Helen Lynch and George Barnum.
- When was Minnie released?
- Minnie was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.