Wild Oats (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1916, Wild Oats is a drama film directed by Campbell Gollan, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Addicted youth Roy Wilson steals his architect father's bid for a railway contract to pay gambling debts to Graham Madison, but the theft leads to his father's death and an attempt to frame Roy's sister Jessie's sweetheart, Carew. After Carew is wrongly accused, a confession from Roy and the exposure of Madison and Carew's plotting lead to Madison's arrest, Carew's vindication, and hope for the future.
Who’s in it. Wild Oats stars Alma Hanlon as Jessie Wilson, William Anker as James Wilson, Frank Belcher as Graham Madison and Ruby Hoffman as Cleo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Wild Oats 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 Wild Oats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Oats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Oats (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Oats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Oats worth watching?
- Wild Oats holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wild Oats?
- Wild Oats stars Alma Hanlon, William Anker, Frank Belcher, Ruby Hoffman and Della Connor.
- When was Wild Oats released?
- Wild Oats was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.