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The Man Who Stayed at Home (1919): cast, story & where to watch

1919 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1919, The Man Who Stayed at Home is a drama and war film directed by Herbert Blaché, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. In a Virginia resort town in August 1918, Christopher Brent is viewed as a slacker because he refuses to enlist. Secretly, Christopher is observing German spies who are passing information about coastal fortifications for invasion preparations. Seeing Christopher consort with Mrs. Miriam Lee, also from the secret service, his fiancee Molly Preston, who had been bothered by the talk about him, becomes jealous. When Molly's brother Norman discovers a German code book in Mrs. Lee's possession, Christopher, who obtained the book when he destroyed the wireless of the chief spy, Carl Sanderson, who also loves Molly, is suspected of aiding the Germans.

Who’s in it. The Man Who Stayed at Home stars King Baggot as Christopher Brent, Claire Whitney as Molly Preston, Robert Whittier as Fritz and A.J. Herbert as Norman Preston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Man Who Stayed at Home 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 Man Who Stayed at Home page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Stayed at Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Man Who Stayed at Home (1919)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Stayed at Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Man Who Stayed at Home worth watching?
The Man Who Stayed at Home holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Man Who Stayed at Home?
The Man Who Stayed at Home stars King Baggot, Claire Whitney, Robert Whittier, A.J. Herbert and Lila Leslie.
When was The Man Who Stayed at Home released?
The Man Who Stayed at Home was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.