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The Silver Lining

8.019211h MovieCrimeDrama

At a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Vance Leighton, three men are discussing the effects of heredity in shaping the careers of children. To prove his contention that the theory of heredity is often demonstrated to be false, John Strong, a…

DirectorRoland West
WritersDonald I. Buchanan·Charles Henry Smith
ProducerRoland West

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Cast · Directed by Roland West

JCJewel Carmen
Jewel Carmen
The Angel
LALeslie Austin
Leslie Austin
Robert Ellington
CACoit Albertson
Coit Albertson
George Johnson
VVVirginia Valli
Virginia Valli
Evelyn Schofield
JGJulia Swayne Gordon
Julia Swayne Gordon
Gentle Annie
JF
J. Herbert Frank
Big Joe
EDEdwards Davis
Edwards Davis
George Schofield
MC
Marie Coverdale
Mrs. George Schofield
GJGladden James
Gladden James
Billy Dean
TBTheodore Babcock
Theodore Babcock
Eugene Narcom
CW
Charles Wellesley
Burton Hardy
HS
Henry Sedley
Mr. Baxter

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The Silver Lining — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Silver Lining?

The Silver Lining isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Silver Lining on Netflix?

No, The Silver Lining is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Silver Lining isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Silver Lining?

The Silver Lining hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 19, 1921. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.