The Jest
The Jest
1921, English. Directed by Fred Paul.
A fantastic British entry from the ‘Grand Guignol’ series. After his wife leaves him, an old man suffers for 40 years, longing for her to return, until one day his fellow lodgers decide to play a vicious prank… (chapter.org)
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Grand Guignol
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- Released
- 30 June 1921
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Norman Ramsay
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The Jest: quick answers
What should I watch before The Jest?
Watch The Gentle Doctor (1921), The Last Appeal (1921), The Oath (1921), and The Sting of Death (1921) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
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How long is The Jest?
The Jest runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
Does The Jest have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Jest on?
The Jest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1921. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Jest?
If you liked The Jest, try The Surrender, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, The Vanishing.
Who directed The Jest?
The Jest (1921) was directed by Fred Paul and stars Leo Carelli, Margaret Dennistown, George Turner.