The Merry Jail_
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
Starring
Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Merry Jail was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
The Merry Jail is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 48m.
CAST (8)
Harry Liedtke
Alex von Reizenstein
Emil Jannings
Quabbe - der Gaoler
Paul Biensfeldt
Erich Schönfelder
Egon Storch
Käthe Dorsch
KD
Kitty Dewall
Alice von Reizenstein
AN
Agda Nilsson
Mizi - die Magd
Ossi Oswalda
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What is The Merry Jail about?
A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.
How long is The Merry Jail?
The Merry Jail has a runtime of 48 minutes (0h 48m).
Who stars in The Merry Jail?
The cast of The Merry Jail includes Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt, Erich Schönfelder, Käthe Dorsch.
What is the rating of The Merry Jail?
The Merry Jail has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy