The Enchanted Cottage (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1924, The Enchanted Cottage is a drama film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The Enchanted Cottage stars Richard Barthelmess as Oliver, a physically and emotionally wounded World War I veteran who comes home to a fiancée who promptly leaves him. Licking his wounds in solitude, he meets a young woman named Laura (May McAvoy). They fall in love and agree to marry, but unexpected and magical events occur inside The Enchanted Cottage where they have agreed to spend their wedding night.
Who’s in it. The Enchanted Cottage stars Richard Barthelmess as Oliver Bashforth, May McAvoy as Laura Pennington, Ida Waterman as Mrs. Smallwood and Florence Short as Ethel Bashforth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Enchanted Cottage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Enchanted Cottage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Enchanted Cottage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Enchanted Cottage (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Enchanted Cottage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Enchanted Cottage worth watching?
- The Enchanted Cottage holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Enchanted Cottage?
- The Enchanted Cottage stars Richard Barthelmess, May McAvoy, Ida Waterman, Florence Short and Alfred Hickman.
- When was The Enchanted Cottage released?
- The Enchanted Cottage was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.