Milestones (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film

Released in 1920, Milestones is a drama and history film directed by Paul Scardon, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. 1860 ushers in the era of iron ships, Richard Sibley, a builder of wooden ships, stubbornly resists the change, which leads him to forbid the marriage of his daughter Rose to John Rhead, a proponent of the new method. This injustice outrages John's sister Gertrude so much that she breaks off her engagement to Sibley's son Sam. Meanwhile, John and Rose elope.
Who’s in it. Milestones stars Lewis Stone as John Rhead, Alice Hollister as Gertrude Rhead, Gertrude Robinson as Emily Rhead and Harvey Clark as Sam Sibley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Milestones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Milestones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Milestones (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Milestones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Milestones?
- Milestones stars Lewis Stone, Alice Hollister, Gertrude Robinson, Harvey Clark and Mary Alden.
- When was Milestones released?
- Milestones was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.
