What's Cookin'? (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, What's Cookin'? is a comedy and music film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 69 minutes. “It's A Swingeroo... Rootin', zootin' swing-stars... 'teen-stars... hot licks and hep-cats!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. J. P. Courtney wants to update the music on the radio program he sponsors, but his wife, Agatha Courtney, is the final authority and addicted to the classics and won't allow him to replace Professor Bistell and his symphonic orchestra. Conspiring with his daughter Sue and her friends, Marvo the Great, the Andrews Sisters, Anne Payne and bandleader Woody Herman, they devise a sabotage plot that gets rid of Professor Bistell, and a new sound is soon heard on the program.
Who’s in it. What's Cookin'? stars Patty Andrews as Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews as Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews as Laverne Andrews and Jane Frazee as Anne Payne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, What's Cookin'? has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's Cookin'? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What's Cookin'? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What's Cookin'? (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's Cookin'? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What's Cookin'? worth watching?
- What's Cookin'? holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What's Cookin'??
- What's Cookin'? stars Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Jane Frazee and Robert Paige.
- When was What's Cookin'? released?
- What's Cookin'? was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.