The Man Who (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1921, The Man Who is a comedy and drama film directed by Maxwell Karger, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Bedford Mills, wounded in France, meets aristocratic Helen Jessop at a party given by her father for returning war heroes in his Fifth Avenue home. Bedford falls violently in love with Helen, but discovering that he is only a poor bank clerk she insists that he must first become a man of importance. He decides that, in view of the soaring prices of shoes, he will refuse to wear shoes on the street. Causing a sensation, he is arrested and then released, but all New York reads of his exploits.
Who’s in it. The Man Who stars Bert Lytell as Bedford Mills, Lucy Cotton as Helen Jessop, Virginia Valli as Mary Turner and Frank Currier as St. John Jessop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man Who 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 Man Who page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who worth watching?
- The Man Who holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who?
- The Man Who stars Bert Lytell, Lucy Cotton, Virginia Valli, Frank Currier and Tammany Young.
- When was The Man Who released?
- The Man Who was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.