Edgar, the Detective (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1921, Edgar, the Detective is a comedy film directed by Paul Bern, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Edgar buys a badge and a book of instructions and starts to learn the detective business. When he and his chum accompany his uncle's hired hand and his girl to town on a load of hay, and learn that a stop at the minister's means a marriage and not a murder, the two boys are sadly disappointed.
Who’s in it. Edgar, the Detective stars Edward Peil Jr. as Edgar Pomeroy, Lucille Ricksen as Alice Littlefield, Buddy Messinger as Freddie Littlefield and Nick Cogley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Edgar, the Detective 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 Edgar, the Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edgar, the Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edgar, the Detective (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Edgar, the Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Edgar, the Detective worth watching?
- Edgar, the Detective holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Edgar, the Detective?
- Edgar, the Detective stars Edward Peil Jr., Lucille Ricksen, Buddy Messinger, Nick Cogley and John Cossar.
- When was Edgar, the Detective released?
- Edgar, the Detective was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.