Puppy Love (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1919, Puppy Love is a comedy film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Gloria O'Connell falls in love with her neighbor, James Oliver. She is sent to a small town to stay with her three spinster aunts, while James becomes a newspaper reporter and arranges to write a story on the town and its large old-maid population. James pursues overweight "Hippo" Harger, a rival for Gloria's affections, and challenges him to a duel. When James' newspaper story appears, the disgruntled old maids hunt down the author. In a fit of anger, Gloria decides to marry "Hippo," but James rescues her at the office of the justice of the peace. The youthful lovers continue their relationship with their parents' understanding.
Who’s in it. Puppy Love stars Josephine Crowell as Mercy Winters, Helen Dunbar as Mrs. Oliver, Emily Gerdes as Phyllis Winters and Harold Goodwin as James Gordon Oliver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Puppy Love 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 Puppy Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puppy Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puppy Love (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puppy Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Puppy Love worth watching?
- Puppy Love holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Puppy Love?
- Puppy Love stars Josephine Crowell, Helen Dunbar, Emily Gerdes, Harold Goodwin and Alice Knowland.
- When was Puppy Love released?
- Puppy Love was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.