The Scrapper (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1922, The Scrapper is a drama and romance film directed by Hobart Henley, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Malloy, a young Irish construction engineer just out of college, is assigned to a project and immediately falls in love with the contractor's daughter, Eileen. The contractor's secretary, who also loves the girl, hires Oleson, a Swede, to work with Malloy and delay the building sufficiently to arouse the ire of the contractor. Under these conditions, however, Malloy works all the harder, never looking gloomy or restraining his Irish humor until the Swede comes to blows with him over a strike.
Who’s in it. The Scrapper stars Herbert Rawlinson as Malloy, Gertrude Olmstead as Eileen McCarthy, William Welsh as Dan McCarthy and Frankie Lee as The Kid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Scrapper 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 The Scrapper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scrapper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scrapper (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scrapper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scrapper worth watching?
- The Scrapper holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Scrapper?
- The Scrapper stars Herbert Rawlinson, Gertrude Olmstead, William Welsh, Frankie Lee and Hal Craig.
- When was The Scrapper released?
- The Scrapper was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.