Half an Hour (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1920, Half an Hour is a drama film directed by Harley Knoles, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to help her father, Lord Dartmouth, out of financial difficulties, Lady Lillian agrees to marry the wealthy Richard Garson, whose love she does not reciprocate. After a bitter scene with Richard, Lillian consents to elope with her former suitor, Hugh Paton, leaving her jewels and a letter of explanation behind.
Who’s in it. Half an Hour stars Dorothy Dalton as Lady Lillian Garson, Charles Richman as Richard Garson, Albert L. Barrett as Hugh Paton and Frank Losee as Dr. George Brodie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Half an Hour 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 Half an Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half an Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half an Hour (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half an Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half an Hour worth watching?
- Half an Hour 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 Half an Hour?
- Half an Hour stars Dorothy Dalton, Charles Richman, Albert L. Barrett, Frank Losee and H. Cooper Cliffe.
- When was Half an Hour released?
- Half an Hour was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.