The Magic Cup (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1921, The Magic Cup is a drama film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary Malloy works as a scullery maid in a hotel. She meets reporter Bob Norton, who soon falls in love with her. When Mary learns that one of her friends is to be evicted, she pawns an old silver goblet with her family crest in order to get money to forestall the eviction. The pawnbrokers, realizing how valuable the goblet is, hatch a scheme to use Mary as a patsy while they substitute fake pearls for the real thing. Bob, however, becomes suspicious.
Who’s in it. The Magic Cup stars Constance Binney as Mary Malloy, Vincent Coleman as Bob Norton, Blanche Craig as Mrs. Nolan and William H. Strauss as Abe Timberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Magic Cup 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 Magic Cup page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Cup tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Cup (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Cup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Cup worth watching?
- The Magic Cup holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic Cup?
- The Magic Cup stars Constance Binney, Vincent Coleman, Blanche Craig, William H. Strauss and Charles Mussett.
- When was The Magic Cup released?
- The Magic Cup was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.