Confidence (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1909, Confidence is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Nellie flees her old life and goes east to become a nurse, where she marries a doctor. One of her old colleagues finds her and tries to blackmail her. When the blackmail plot is exposed, Nellie's husband expresses his complete faith in her.
Who’s in it. Confidence stars Florence Lawrence as Nellie Burton, Charles Inslee as Jim Colt, Herbert Prior as Dinner Guest / In Bar and Linda Arvidson as Dinner Guest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Confidence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confidence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confidence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confidence (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Confidence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Confidence worth watching?
- Confidence holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confidence?
- Confidence stars Florence Lawrence, Charles Inslee, Herbert Prior, Linda Arvidson and Charles Avery.