The Shock (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1923, The Shock is a drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of blackmailers sends a cripple to San Francisco to expose a banker they have been blackmailing. However, the cripple meets and falls in love with the banker's daughter.
Who’s in it. The Shock stars Lon Chaney as Wilse Dilling, Virginia Valli as Gertrude Hadley, Jack Mower as Jack Cooper and William Welsh as Mischa Hadley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Shock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shock (1923)?
- In US, The Shock is available to stream on FlixFling, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shock worth watching?
- The Shock 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 The Shock?
- The Shock stars Lon Chaney, Virginia Valli, Jack Mower, William Welsh and Henry A. Barrows.
- When was The Shock released?
- The Shock was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.