Pursuit (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1935, Pursuit is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 60 minutes. “Romance gets a move on in this mad, merry comedy of the open road!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Mitch" Mitchell is an aviator who has been hired to take a child in a guardianship suit out of California into Mexico. He is accompanied by Maxine Rush, the secretary of the head of a private-detective agency who has been hired to care for the kid until the suit is over. (Overview written by Les Adams )
Who’s in it. Pursuit stars Chester Morris as Mitch Mitchell, Sally Eilers as Maxine Bush, Scotty Beckett as Donny Smith and Henry Travers as Tom Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pursuit 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 Pursuit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pursuit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pursuit (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pursuit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pursuit worth watching?
- Pursuit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pursuit?
- Pursuit stars Chester Morris, Sally Eilers, Scotty Beckett, Henry Travers and C. Henry Gordon.
- When was Pursuit released?
- Pursuit was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.