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The Microbe

The Microbe is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Henry Otto. It stars Viola Dana, Kenneth Harlan, and Arthur Maude, and was released on July 21, 1919.

Last revised
Jun 21, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
133 w
Citations
1
Source
The Microbe
Viola Dana in the film
Directed byHenry Otto
Written byJune Mathis (Scenario)
Based on
the short story, "The Microbe"
by Henry Altimus
Produced byMaxwell Karger
StarringViola Dana
Kenneth Harlan
Arthur Maude
CinematographyJohn Arnold
Production
company
Release date
  • July 21, 1919 (1919-07-21) (US)1
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Microbe is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Henry Otto. It stars Viola Dana, Kenneth Harlan, and Arthur Maude, and was released on July 21, 1919.

Cast list

  • Viola Dana as Happy O'Brien, aka "The Microbe"
  • Kenneth Harlan as DeWitt Spense
  • Arthur Maude as Robert Breton
  • Bonnie Hill as Judith Winthrope
  • Ned Norworth as Norman Slade
  • Lucy Donahue as Mrs. Risden
References

References

  1. "The Microbe". American Film Institute. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
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