Hats Off (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Hats Off is a comedy and music film directed by Boris Petroff, running about 66 minutes. “Tops in Youth...Melody...Charm” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publicity for separate expositions at the 1936 Texas Centennial (newsreel footage of which predominates throughout the film's short running time). To throw Jimmy off the track, Jo pretends to be a schoolteacher, but by the time the ruse has been revealed, the two leading characters have fallen in love.
Who’s in it. Hats Off stars Mae Clarke as Mary Jo Allen, John Payne as Jimmy Maxwell, Helen Lynd as Ginger Connolly and Luis Alberni as Caesar Rosero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hats Off 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 Hats Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hats Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hats Off (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hats Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hats Off worth watching?
- Hats Off holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Hats Off?
- Hats Off stars Mae Clarke, John Payne, Helen Lynd, Luis Alberni and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.