Der kleine Star (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, Der kleine Star is a komödie film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 86 minutes. “The season's laugh treat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
Who’s in it. Der kleine Star stars James Cagney as Robert Law, Pat O'Brien as J. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson, Marie Wilson as Mrs. Susan 'Susie' Seabrook and Ralph Bellamy as C. Elliott 'C.F.' Friday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Der kleine Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der kleine Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der kleine Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der kleine Star (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der kleine Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der kleine Star worth watching?
- Der kleine Star holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der kleine Star?
- Der kleine Star stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie Wilson, Ralph Bellamy and Frank McHugh.
- When was Der kleine Star released?
- Der kleine Star was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.