# Where to watch The Microbe (1919) in the UK

> The Microbe (1919) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1919  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T00:55:25.373Z)  

## Synopsis

Happy O'Brien, called "The Microbe," or "Mike" for short, a female street urchin who sells newspapers dressed as a boy to avoid harassment, is saved from arrest for fighting other newsboys in Chinatown by wealthy author DeWitt Spense. DeWitt, there to purchase drugs, is so moved by Mike's pugnacity, that he takes her to his mansion for literary inspiration. When DeWitt learns that Mike is a girl, he resolves to educate her. As Mike blossoms, DeWitt's attentions turn to love, to the dismay of Judith Winthrope, who wants to marry him, and his friend Robert Breton, who, with Judith, convinces Mike that DeWitt's writing is suffering because of her.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Microbe in the UK?**

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**Is The Microbe on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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