Boy Crazy (1922): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1922, Boy Crazy is a comedy and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Jackie's father runs a general store that is on the brink of bankruptcy. To save it, Jackie borrows $2,000 from the local millionaire, Mr. Skinner, and renovates the store into a modern haberdashery. This sparks a rivalry with J. Smythe, a fashionable ladies' milliner from Paris who opens a shop across the street. A pair of kidnappers plot to abduct Mr. Skinner's daughter, Evelina, for ransom. They overhear Evelina mention she plans to buy a specific dress displayed in Smythe's window. However, Jackie buys the dress first, leading the criminals to kidnap her by mistake. Jackie is held in a deserted house. J. Smythe, who has developed feelings for Jackie despite their business rivalry, comes to her rescue. In a comedic turn, Jackie ends up saving him from a beating by dropping heavy jugs on the kidnappers' heads from above.

Who’s in it. Boy Crazy stars Doris May as Jackie Cameron, Fred Gamble as Mr. Cameron, Harry Myers as J. Smythe and Otto Hoffman as Mr. Skinner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Boy Crazy 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 Boy Crazy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boy Crazy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.