The Microbe(1919)
The Microbe Synopsis
Happy O'Brien, called "The Microbe," or "Mike" for short, a female street urchin who sells newspapers dressed as a boy to avoid harassment, is saved from arrest for fighting other newsboys in Chinatown by wealthy author DeWitt Spense. DeWitt, there to purchase drugs, is so moved by Mike's pugnacity, that he takes her to his mansion for literary inspiration. When DeWitt learns that Mike is a girl, he resolves to educate her. As Mike blossoms, DeWitt's attentions turn to love, to the dismay of Judith Winthrope, who wants to marry him, and his friend Robert Breton, who, with Judith, convinces Mike that DeWitt's writing is suffering because of her.
The Microbe (1919) is a comedy film directed by Henry Otto, released on July 21, 1919 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Viola Dana, Kenneth Harlan, Bonnie Hill and Arthur Maude. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Otto
- Writers:
- Henry Altimus, June Mathis
- Cinematographer:
- Maxwell Karger
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Microbe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viola Dana
as Happy O'Brien, The Microbe
Kenneth Harlan
as DeWitt Spense
Bonnie Hill
as Judith Winthrope
- Arthur Maude
Arthur Maude
as Robert Breton
- Ned Norworth
Ned Norworth
as Norman Slade
- Lucy Donahue
Lucy Donahue
as Mrs. Risden
Key crew
Directed by Henry Otto, written by Henry Altimus and June Mathis.
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The Microbe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Microbe – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Microbe?
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The main cast of The Microbe (1919) includes Viola Dana, Kenneth Harlan, Bonnie Hill, Arthur Maude and Ned Norworth. The film was directed by Henry Otto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Microbe released?
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The Microbe was released on July 21, 1919 and runs for 50m.
Is The Microbe worth watching?
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The Microbe (1919) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.