The Easy Road (1921): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1921, The Easy Road is a drama film directed by Tom Forman, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Sailor and novelist Leonard Fayne marries wealthy Isabel Grace, whose riches hamper his creative faculties. On the suggestion of sculptress Katherine Dare, Isabel travels to Europe, leaving her husband permission to use her bank account. Leonard steadily declines in her absence and is on the verge of suicide when he meets Ella Klotz, a waif who is about to kill herself because she is going blind. He takes Ella to his studio to care for her, and believing he owes his life to the girl, Leonard once again begins to write. Meanwhile, Isabel is being pursued by an old suitor named Heminway, but realizes that she still loves her husband and returns from Europe. Heminway tries unsuccessfully to keep the couple apart.

Who’s in it. The Easy Road stars Thomas Meighan as Leonard Fayne, Gladys George as Isabel Grace, Grace Goodall as Katherine Dare and Arthur Edmund Carewe as Heminway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Easy Road 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 The Easy Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Easy Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.