The Joyous Trouble-Makers (1920): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1920, The Joyous Trouble-Makers is an adventure, comedy and western film directed by J. Gordon Edwards, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Spirited Beatrice Corlin challenges William Steele to successfully construct a cabin on the disputed land, promising to cook him a home-cooked dinner if he succeeds. Beatrice then enlists the aid of an acquaintance named Joe Embry to help her win the bet. After several clashes between the men, Embry’s true colors are revealed when he abducts Beatrice. Learning of the treachery, William comes to her rescue. The ordeal brings William and Beatrice to the realization that they have fallen in love with each other. Rather than settling their wager, they cancel the bet by merging their land and getting married.

Who’s in it. The Joyous Trouble-Makers stars William Farnum as William Steele, Louise Lovely as Beatrice Corlin, G. Raymond Nye as Bill Rice and George Nichols as Cash Truit, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Joyous Trouble-Makers 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 Joyous Trouble-Makers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Joyous Trouble-Makers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.