Come Again Smith (1919): cast, story & where to watch

1919 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1919, Come Again Smith is a comedy and drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Joe Smith Jr., the son of a millionaire, is challenged by his father to earn his own living instead of depending on his father's money. One year later Joe is broke, dirty, homeless and hanging out with other derelicts on a New York City park bench. A chance meeting with businessman Ned Stervens results in Joe being invited to stay in Stevens' house for a week, to make Stevens' point to his acquaintance Frank Overton---a shady stockbroker--that given a chance, even a tramp like Joe can better himself. Joe finds himself in love with Stevens' sister Lucy and unwittingly becomes party to a scheme by Overton to swindle Lucy out of her money.

Who’s in it. Come Again Smith stars J. Warren Kerrigan as Joe Smith, Henry A. Barrows as Ned Stevens, William Conklin as Franklin Overton and Winifred Greenwood as Anne Stevens, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Come Again Smith 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 Come Again Smith page.

If you liked it. Fans of Come Again Smith tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Come Again Smith (1919)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Come Again Smith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Come Again Smith worth watching?
Come Again Smith 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 Come Again Smith?
Come Again Smith stars J. Warren Kerrigan, Henry A. Barrows, William Conklin, Winifred Greenwood and Lois Wilson.
When was Come Again Smith released?
Come Again Smith was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.