The Sage Hen
1921, English. Directed by Edgar Lewis.
Jane Croft is the subject of cruel gossip in Silver Creek, Arizona, in 1880, and is nicknamed "The Sage Hen." The Home Purity League drives her out of town with her son, John. She sends him back to town on a horse when they are attacked by Indians. There he is adopted by the Rudds; and when they move away, Jane loses contact with her son for 20 years. In the meantime, she becomes housekeeper to George Sanson and a "mother" to his daughter, Stella. A gold rush brings John back as a lieutenant of cavalry. He falls in love with Stella, but Craney, a gambler, threatens to expose Jane's past unless she gives Stella to him. The father is killed, but John saves his mother and Stella from further jeopardy. Jane confesses her past to her son and is able to find happiness after years of sorrow.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Sage Hen
The Sage Hen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1921.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Solter
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Sage Hen
Broke
2025 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Frontera
2014 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Proud Rebel
1958 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jane Got a Gun
2015 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Old Henry
2021 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Forty Guns
1957 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Don't Come Knocking
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Missouri Breaks
1976 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Appaloosa
2008 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Call of the Wild
1972 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Sage Hen: quick answers
Is The Sage Hen worth watching?
The Sage Hen doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Sage Hen?
The Sage Hen runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does The Sage Hen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sage Hen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sage Hen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sage Hen yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sage Hen on?
The Sage Hen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1921. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sage Hen?
If you liked The Sage Hen, try Broke, Frontera, The Proud Rebel.
Who directed The Sage Hen?
The Sage Hen (1921) was directed by Edgar Lewis and stars Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald, Richard Headrick.