Queenie (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1921, Queenie is a comedy film directed by Howard M. Mitchell, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Simon Pepper lives as a miserly recluse since the death of his young wife thirty years earlier. He is attended by his secretary and lookalike Abner Quigley, and housekeeper Pansy Pooley, who hires her niece, Queenie, as her assistant. Believing she would be living with a wealthy aunt, Queenie is disillusioned with her new job, although she is befriended by Vivian Van Winkle, the heir to a noodle fortune and an amateur poet known as "Cocobola."
Who’s in it. Queenie stars Shirley Mason as Queenie Gurkin, George O'Hara as Vivian Van Winkle, Clarence Wilson as Simon Pepper / Abner Quigley and Aggie Herring as Pansy Pooley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Queenie 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 Queenie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queenie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queenie (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Queenie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Queenie worth watching?
- Queenie holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queenie?
- Queenie stars Shirley Mason, George O'Hara, Clarence Wilson, Aggie Herring and Lydia Yeamans Titus.
- When was Queenie released?
- Queenie was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.