American Methods (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1917, American Methods is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. William Armstrong, an American whose family is from France, inherits an iron mine in France. With his sister Betty, he travels to France to take over the business. In the village near the mine lives Claire, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is engaged to the scheming Duc de Bligny. When Claire's family loses all their money, the Duc dumps her for the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer. Armstrong and his sister find themselves caught up in this intrigue, which becomes more complicated when Armstrong falls for Claire.
Who’s in it. American Methods stars William Farnum as William Armstrong, Jewel Carmen as Claire de Beaulieu, Bertram Grassby as Gaston - Duc de Bligny and Willard Louis as M. Moulinet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, American Methods has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Methods page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Methods tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Methods (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Methods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Methods worth watching?
- American Methods holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Methods?
- American Methods stars William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Bertram Grassby, Willard Louis and Lillian West.
- When was American Methods released?
- American Methods was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.