Where to Watch Why He Gave Up (1911)

Looking to watch 'Why He Gave Up' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Mack Sennett-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Why He Gave Up' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Why He Gave Up' right now, here are some particulars about the Vitagraph Company of America comedy flick.

Released December 4th, 1911, 'Why He Gave Up' stars Fred Mace, Mabel Normand, Edward Dillon, William J. Butler The movie has a runtime of about 10 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from experienced users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Hubby is anxious to get away for a little time at the beach with the boys, and works up a quarrel with wifey over a new hat, the bill for which he is asked to pay. Making this excuse, he goes off with his chums. The wife is an expert swimmer and diver and is invited to attend a meet of the ladies' swimming club, of which she was formerly a member. Her husband's treatment induces her to accept the invitation. The affair takes place at the very beach to which the husband hied himself. One may imagine that hubby has not only plunged into the cooling waters of the surf, but into domestic hot water as well." .