Muggsy (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1919, Muggsy is a comedy and drama film directed by Sherwood MacDonald, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Joyce Tolliver, whose nickname is Muggsy, plays baseball, fights and swears with boys, and is severely punished by her elders. When she grows up, she is disguised as a boy, and sent to live with a wealthy old uncle, Leslie Bolton, who hates women. Her ruse works perfectly until she falls in love. When Bolton e discovers that his supposed nephew is really his niece, he orders her out, but after he realizes that he cannot get along without her, he sends for her to return.
Who’s in it. Muggsy stars Jackie Saunders as Joyce 'Muggsy' Tolliver, Mollie McConnell as Mary Tolliver, Daniel Gilfether as Leslie Bolton and Bruce Smith as Paul, the valet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Muggsy 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 Muggsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muggsy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muggsy (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Muggsy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Muggsy worth watching?
- Muggsy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Muggsy?
- Muggsy stars Jackie Saunders, Mollie McConnell, Daniel Gilfether, Bruce Smith and Gordon Sackville.
- When was Muggsy released?
- Muggsy was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.