Suds (1920): cast, story & where to watch

1920 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1920, Suds is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Amanda Afflick is a lovesick laundress who daydreams about customer Horace Greensmith and cherishes the shirt he brought in for washing eight months and sixteen days ago. She tells her fellow workers that the garment belongs to her fiancé, a lord. Just wait, Amanda boasts, one day his lordship will return for his wash — and for her.

Who’s in it. Suds stars Mary Pickford as Amanda Afflick, Albert Austin as Horace Greensmith, Harold Goodwin as Benjamin Pillsbury Jones and Rose Dione as Madame Jeanne Gallifilet Didier (as Rosa Dione), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Suds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suds page.

If you liked it. Fans of Suds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Suds (1920)?
In GB, Suds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Suds worth watching?
Suds holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Suds?
Suds stars Mary Pickford, Albert Austin, Harold Goodwin, Rose Dione and Darwin Karr.
When was Suds released?
Suds was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.