The Prey (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, The Prey is a crime and drama film directed by George L. Sargent, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Having misused funds held in his trust by investing them with his friend, Henry Lowe, Robert Reardon appeals to his future son-in-law, James Calvin, a candidate for the position of district attorney, for help. When Calvin threatens to indict Lowe for fraud if he is elected, Reardon's anger becomes so great that the engagement between Calvin and Reardon's daughter Helen is broken, resulting in Reardon's suicide. After Lowe comes into possession of a check forged by Helen's brother Jack, he uses the document to force a marriage with Helen. Treated brutally by her husband, Helen seeks Calvin's aid, but Lowe frames Calvin, now the district attorney, in a compromising situation with his ex-fiancée. Calvin is about to resign when Helen traps her husband with some marked money, causing his suicide through disgrace. Thus freed, Helen and Calvin find happiness together.
Who’s in it. The Prey stars Alice Joyce as Helen Reardon, Henry Hallam as Robert Reardon, Jack McLean as Jack Reardon and Harry Benham as James Calvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Prey 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 Prey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prey (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prey worth watching?
- The Prey holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prey?
- The Prey stars Alice Joyce, Henry Hallam, Jack McLean, Harry Benham and L. Rogers Lytton.
- When was The Prey released?
- The Prey was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.