Idle Hands (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1921, Idle Hands is a drama film directed by Frank Reicher, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Marjorie Travers has vanished in Chinatown and and her older sister Gloria appeals to the Mayor for help. But the the Mayor has assigned Commissioner Deering to investigate her disappearance not knowing that Deering is head of the underworld.
Who’s in it. Idle Hands stars Gail Kane as Gloria Travers, Thurston Hall as Henry Livingston, J. Herbert Frank as Adolph Pym and William Bechtel as Commissioner Deering, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Idle Hands has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idle Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idle Hands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idle Hands (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Idle Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Idle Hands worth watching?
- Idle Hands holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Idle Hands?
- Idle Hands stars Gail Kane, Thurston Hall, J. Herbert Frank, William Bechtel and Nellie Burt.
- When was Idle Hands released?
- Idle Hands was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.