Where can I watch Let Us Be Gay (1930)?

In US, Let Us Be Gay is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Let Us Be Gay worth watching?

Let Us Be Gay holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Let Us Be Gay?

Let Us Be Gay stars Norma Shearer, Rod La Rocque, Marie Dressler, Gilbert Emery and Hedda Hopper.

When was Let Us Be Gay released?

Let Us Be Gay was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.

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Let Us Be Gay (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 1930, Let Us Be Gay is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 79 minutes. “A new angle on marriage and divorce! How to win back a wandering husband!-The year's finest talkie!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dowdy housewife Kitty dotes on her self-centered husband but divorces him when his mistress shows up at their home one day to break up their marriage. Bob had become bored with her lackluster appearance, their children and himself. Kitty re-invents herself and becomes a Continental favorite, dressing like a fashion model and behaving gaily. Three years after their divorce, Bob is at the home of a wealthy matron romancing her soon-to-be-married granddaughter, when the matron invites Kitty to a weekend party to steal Bob away from the granddaughter. When Kitty and Bob see each other, neither lets on they have a past, and the party continues as Bob pursues his ex-wife and new conquest equally.

Who’s in it. Let Us Be Gay stars Norma Shearer as Kitty Brown, Rod La Rocque as Bob Brown, Marie Dressler as Mrs. Bouccicault and Gilbert Emery as Townley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Let Us Be Gay has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let Us Be Gay page.

If you liked it. Fans of Let Us Be Gay tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Let Us Be Gay (1930)?: In US, Let Us Be Gay is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Let Us Be Gay worth watching?: Let Us Be Gay holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Let Us Be Gay?: Let Us Be Gay stars Norma Shearer, Rod La Rocque, Marie Dressler, Gilbert Emery and Hedda Hopper.
When was Let Us Be Gay released?: Let Us Be Gay was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.