In Arcadia (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1916, In Arcadia is a comedy film directed by Cortland Van Deusen, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. The Youngloves have a cozy little apartment and a jewel of a cook, Bridget, and are happy until the landlord raises the rent. A slick agent convinces them to take a lease on "the modern Paradise” in Arcadia. A long, frightful journey takes them to "Eros Villa” a tumbledown old shack with a scrubby hedge running around it. After a veritable nightmare of a night trying to sleep on hastily-made-up hard beds and being scared nearly to death by huge rats scampering through the rooms the Youngloves rush to the agent's office, where he agrees to tear up the lease for two months' rent! The Youngloves, return to their old flat, sadder and wiser, but happy.
Who’s in it. In Arcadia stars Ethel Corcoran as Etta Younglove, Kate Price as Bridget Blaney, Edward Elkas as Agent Walker and William R. Dunn as The Clerk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, In Arcadia 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 In Arcadia page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Arcadia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Arcadia (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In Arcadia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In Arcadia worth watching?
- In Arcadia holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In Arcadia?
- In Arcadia stars Ethel Corcoran, Kate Price, Edward Elkas, William R. Dunn and William Dangman.
- When was In Arcadia released?
- In Arcadia was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.