The Suburban Vicar (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1917, The Suburban Vicar is a drama film directed by Georg af Klercker, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. "Suburban Priest". The film premiered on September 3 1917 at cinema Sture and Brunkeberg Theatre in Stockholm . The film was shot at the Hasselblad studio on Otterhällan in Gothenburg with exteriors from Gothenburg by Carl Gustaf Florin.
Who’s in it. The Suburban Vicar stars Gabriel Alw as Ove von Tillisch, Georg Blickingberg as Gen. von Tillisch, Lilly Gräber as Prostitute and Mary Johnson as Elin von Prangen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Suburban Vicar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suburban Vicar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suburban Vicar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suburban Vicar (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Suburban Vicar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Suburban Vicar worth watching?
- The Suburban Vicar holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suburban Vicar?
- The Suburban Vicar stars Gabriel Alw, Georg Blickingberg, Lilly Gräber, Mary Johnson and Olof Sandborg.
- When was The Suburban Vicar released?
- The Suburban Vicar was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.