The Bottle Imp (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Bottle Imp is a fantasy and drama film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Lopaka, a poor Hawaiian fisherman, falls in love with Kokua, a young girl of royal blood. Her father refuses to let him marry her, though, unless Lopaka can bring him two feather cloaks from a rare bird. While searching the mountains for the bird, Lopaka encounters a dying priest of Pele who sells him a wishing bottle in which Kono, the god of the volcanos, is confined.
Who’s in it. The Bottle Imp stars Sessue Hayakawa as Lopaka, Lehua Waipahu as Kokua, H. Komshi as Keano and George Kuwa as Makale, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bottle Imp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bottle Imp tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bottle Imp (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bottle Imp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bottle Imp?
- The Bottle Imp stars Sessue Hayakawa, Lehua Waipahu, H. Komshi, George Kuwa and Guy Oliver.
- When was The Bottle Imp released?
- The Bottle Imp was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.