The Dream Doll (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1917, The Dream Doll is a romance film directed by Howard S. Moss, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. A. Knutt, a crack-brained chemist, discovers an elixir that will endow dolls with life. He does not know that it will change living persons to dolls. He shows his invention to the Toy King and his lovely daughter, and Ruby is overcome by the fumes and is changed into a doll, eloping with a doll lover and undergoing many strange adventures.
Who’s in it. The Dream Doll stars Marguerite Clayton as Ruby, Rod La Rocque as Her Sweetheart, John Cossar as Her Father and Robert Bolder as A. Knutt.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dream Doll has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dream Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dream Doll tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dream Doll (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dream Doll change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dream Doll worth watching?
- The Dream Doll holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dream Doll?
- The Dream Doll stars Marguerite Clayton, Rod La Rocque, John Cossar and Robert Bolder.
- When was The Dream Doll released?
- The Dream Doll was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.