When the Clouds Roll By (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1919, When the Clouds Roll By is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Daniel Boone Brown is a pleasure-seeking playboy carousing around New York City without a care in the world -- that is, until he becomes the unwitting subject of a series of experiments at the hands of a sadistic psychiatrist. Through various means of control, the mad scientist drives Daniel to think he's losing his mind, but ultimately introduces him to the lovely Lucette.
Who’s in it. When the Clouds Roll By stars Douglas Fairbanks as Daniel Boone Brown, Albert MacQuarrie as Hobson, Kathleen Clifford as Lucette Bancroft and Frank Campeau as Mark Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, When the Clouds Roll By has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Clouds Roll By page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Clouds Roll By tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Clouds Roll By (1919)?
- In US, When the Clouds Roll By is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Clouds Roll By worth watching?
- When the Clouds Roll By holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Clouds Roll By?
- When the Clouds Roll By stars Douglas Fairbanks, Albert MacQuarrie, Kathleen Clifford, Frank Campeau and Ralph Lewis.
- When was When the Clouds Roll By released?
- When the Clouds Roll By was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.