Bashful (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1917, Bashful is a comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to claim his inheritance, our hero must first produce a wife and family.
Who’s in it. Bashful stars Harold Lloyd as Harold, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Snub the Butler, Bebe Daniels as The Girl and William Blaisdell as Uncle Bill (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bashful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bashful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bashful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bashful (1917)?
- In US, Bashful is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bashful worth watching?
- Bashful holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bashful?
- Bashful stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, William Blaisdell and Gibson Gowland.