The Crystal Gazer (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1917, The Crystal Gazer is a drama film directed by George Melford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Rose Jorgenson, a poor tenement dweller who lives with her daughters Rose and Norma in a slum and whose husband is in prison, finds out that he is to be electrocuted. Distraught, she commits suicide. The children are adopted--Rose by the wealthy Judge Keith, who brings her up in the lap of luxury, and Norma by a poor neighbor, who raises her in the squalid tenement she was born in. After they reach adulthood Norma is hired as an assistant to the shady hypnotist Caistro, who also knows Rose and notices the strong resemblance between the two. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. The Crystal Gazer stars Fannie Ward as Rose Jorgensen, Jack Dean as The Great Glen Carter, known as Calistro, Winifred Greenwood as Belle and Harrison Ford as Dick Alden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Crystal Gazer 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 Crystal Gazer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crystal Gazer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crystal Gazer (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crystal Gazer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crystal Gazer worth watching?
- The Crystal Gazer holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crystal Gazer?
- The Crystal Gazer stars Fannie Ward, Jack Dean, Winifred Greenwood, Harrison Ford and Raymond Hatton.
- When was The Crystal Gazer released?
- The Crystal Gazer was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.