Home (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Home is a comedy and drama film directed by Raymond B. West, running about 50 minutes. “The story deals with the affairs of a family that had suddenly grown rich. In five parts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bessie Wheaton returns from Europe to find her nouveau riche family has adopted and magnified the worst characteristics of the upper class. Her father spends all of his time at the club, her mother cultivates snobbishness, and her sister thinks only of marrying into royalty. To shake them out of their aristocratic poses, Bessie decides to reflect all of their faults, becoming as lazy as her father and as status conscious as her mother. She even rejects her own sweetheart, Allan Shelby, to lure Count d'Orr away from her sister. Finally, the members of the family confront Bessie, and she angrily tells them that she was only mirroring their behavior. Bessie then runs away, but Allan, with whom she quickly reconciles, brings her back, just as her family acknowledges its recent burlesque of the upper crust.
Who’s in it. Home stars Bessie Barriscale as Bessie Wheaton, Charles Ray as Bob Wheaton, Clara Williams as Inez Wheaton and George Fisher as Allan Shelby, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Home?
- Home stars Bessie Barriscale, Charles Ray, Clara Williams, George Fisher and Aggie Herring.
- When was Home released?
- Home was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.