His Darker Self (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film
Released in 1924, His Darker Self is a comedy film directed by John W. Noble, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. A small town man takes a mail-order detective course. When a Black friend is murdered, he goes undercover in black-face to investigate at a notorious, knife-wielding bootlegger's roadhouse. Originally a 5-reel feature (50min), now only 2 reel edit exists.
Who’s in it. His Darker Self stars Lloyd Hamilton as Claude Sappington, Tom Wilson as Bill Jackson, Tom O'Malley as Uncle Eph and Irma Harrison as Darktown's Cleopatra, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Darker Self page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Darker Self tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Darker Self (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Darker Self change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in His Darker Self?
- His Darker Self stars Lloyd Hamilton, Tom Wilson, Tom O'Malley, Irma Harrison and Edna May Sperl.
- When was His Darker Self released?
- His Darker Self was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.