The Mad Whirl (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1925, The Mad Whirl is a drama film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 65 minutes. “A story of a great clash between a man and a girl- and the terrible eddies this clash stirred in his social stream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenager with permissive parents gets too caught up in wild parties and the fast life.
Who’s in it. The Mad Whirl stars May McAvoy as Cathleen Gillis, Jack Mulhall as Jack Herrington, Myrtle Stedman as Gladys Herrington and Barbara Bedford as Margie Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Mad Whirl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Whirl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Whirl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Whirl (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mad Whirl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mad Whirl worth watching?
- The Mad Whirl holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Whirl?
- The Mad Whirl stars May McAvoy, Jack Mulhall, Myrtle Stedman, Barbara Bedford and Gladys Herrington.
- When was The Mad Whirl released?
- The Mad Whirl was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.