The Duke Is Tops (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, The Duke Is Tops is a music film directed by William L. Nolte, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.
Who’s in it. The Duke Is Tops stars Ralph Cooper as Duke Davis, Lena Horne as Ethel Andrews, Laurence Criner as Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner) and Monte Hawley as George Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Duke Is Tops has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke Is Tops page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duke Is Tops tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duke Is Tops (1938)?
- In US, The Duke Is Tops is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Duke Is Tops worth watching?
- The Duke Is Tops holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Duke Is Tops?
- The Duke Is Tops stars Ralph Cooper, Lena Horne, Laurence Criner, Monte Hawley and Willie Covan.
- When was The Duke Is Tops released?
- The Duke Is Tops was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.