The Highest Bidder (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, The Highest Bidder is a drama film directed by Wallace Worsley, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Society miss Sally Raeburn is left penniless and is helped out by an older woman. The woman makes it clear that to repay her, Sally must marry wealth, so when the very well-heeled Lester comes to her village, Sally goes after him. Lester has been traveling incognito in the hopes that no one will discover him, so when Sally wins him she feels guilty and confesses that she knew who he was all along.
Who’s in it. The Highest Bidder stars Madge Kennedy as Sally Raeburn, Lionel Atwill as Lester, Vernon Steele as Hastings and Ellen Cassidy as Fanny de Witt (as Ellen Cassity), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Highest Bidder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Highest Bidder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Highest Bidder (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Highest Bidder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Highest Bidder?
- The Highest Bidder stars Madge Kennedy, Lionel Atwill, Vernon Steele, Ellen Cassidy and Zelda Sears.