The Matinee Idol (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1928 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1928, The Matinee Idol is a komödie and liebesfilm film directed by Frank Capra, running about 66 minutes. “Here's a real comedy of the theater, which takes you behind the scenes of a thrilling melodrama and shows you how they acted in the old ten-twenty-thirties. You'll learn how to make love and ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ein Broadway-Star, der für seine „Blackface“-Darstellungen berühmt ist, schließt sich anonym einer Laientheatergruppe an und verliebt sich in die Hauptdarstellerin.
Who’s in it. The Matinee Idol stars Bessie Love as Ginger Bolivar, Johnnie Walker as Don Wilson - aka Harry Mann, Ernest Hilliard as Arnold Wingate and Lionel Belmore as Jasper Bolivar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Matinee Idol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Matinee Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Matinee Idol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Matinee Idol (1928)?
- In USA, The Matinee Idol is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Matinee Idol worth watching?
- The Matinee Idol holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Matinee Idol?
- The Matinee Idol stars Bessie Love, Johnnie Walker, Ernest Hilliard, Lionel Belmore and David Mir.
- When was The Matinee Idol released?
- The Matinee Idol was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.