Her Game (1919): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1919, Her Game is a drama film directed by Frank Hall Crane, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. After her family is financially ruined in a lawsuit by John Rutherford of Wall Street, Carol Raymond leaves Virginia to set matters straight. Three weeks later, after marrying Bruce Armitage, the now deceased Rutherford's nephew and heir, Carol tells her father the story in a letter: When she arrived, she succeeded in making Armitage fall in love with her. However, Armitage's twin brother, Alan Rutherford, and an adventuress lured her to a roadhouse. After she drank much champagne, Rutherford, appearing as Armitage, attempted to assault her until she threatened to jump from a balcony. When she saw both Rutherford and Armitage together, she learned that it was the disinherited twin brother who pursued the suit. She then married Armitage. As she finishes the letter, Rutherford, after binding Armitage in the cellar, enters her bedroom, but Armitage escapes just in time to save Carol from Rutherford's embrace.

Who’s in it. Her Game stars Florence Reed as Carol Raymond, Conway Tearle as Alan Rutherford / Bruce Armitage, Jed Prouty as Bobby McAllister and Mathilde Brundage as The Dragoness, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Her Game 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 Her Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Her Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.