Where can I watch The Merry-Go-Round (1919)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry-Go-Round change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Merry-Go-Round worth watching?

The Merry-Go-Round 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 The Merry-Go-Round?

The Merry-Go-Round stars Peggy Hyland, Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edwin B. Tilton and Vera Lewis.

When was The Merry-Go-Round released?

The Merry-Go-Round was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.

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The Merry-Go-Round (1919): cast, story & where to watch

1919 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1919, The Merry-Go-Round is a comedy and drama film directed by Edmund Lawrence, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Crump's Colossal Combined Carnival Show barely survives financially by hiring thieves and pickpockets to rob customers. One day, clubman Jack Hamilton buys the circus when his car breaks down on his way to meet a deadline to avoid bankruptcy and he needs the circus tractor to haul his auto out of a ditch. Hamilton leads the circus to financial success and falls in love with Gypsy, the ticket-taker. To convince Jack to marry Gypsy, her supposed mother, fortune-teller Carlotta, says that she was kidnapped as a baby and shows Jack a photo in which he recognizes Gypsy's mother as the wife of Andrew Pomeroy, the financier who ruined him.

Who’s in it. The Merry-Go-Round stars Peggy Hyland as Gypsy / Susie Alice Pomeroy, Jack Mulhall as Jack Hamilton, Edward Jobson as Ezekial Powers and Edwin B. Tilton as Andrew Pomeroy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Merry-Go-Round 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 Merry-Go-Round page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch The Merry-Go-Round (1919)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry-Go-Round change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Merry-Go-Round worth watching?: The Merry-Go-Round 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 The Merry-Go-Round?: The Merry-Go-Round stars Peggy Hyland, Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edwin B. Tilton and Vera Lewis.
When was The Merry-Go-Round released?: The Merry-Go-Round was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.