Irene (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Irene is a comedy and romance film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Upholsterer's assistant Irene O'Dare meets wealthy Don Marshall while she is measuring chairs for Mrs. Herman Vincent at her Long Island estate. Charmed by her, Don anonymously purchases Madame Lucy's, an exclusive Manhattan boutique, and instructs newly hired manager Mr. Smith to offer Irene a job as a model. She soon catches the eye of socialite Bob Vincent, whose mother is hosting a ball at the family mansion. To promote Madame Lucy's dress line, Mr. Smith arranges for his models to be invited to the ball.
Who’s in it. Irene stars Anna Neagle as Irene O'Dare, Ray Milland as Don Marshall, Roland Young as Mr. Smith and Alan Marshal as Bob Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Irene 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 Irene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Irene tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irene (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Irene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Irene worth watching?
- Irene holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Irene?
- Irene stars Anna Neagle, Ray Milland, Roland Young, Alan Marshal and May Robson.
- When was Irene released?
- Irene was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.