Ice-Capades (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Ice-Capades is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 88 minutes. “IT'S DAZZLING! a thousand laughs...and thrills...as Hollywood's Gay Blades take to skates to "sleigh" the Blues!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. By Republic Pictures standards, 1941's Ice-Capades certainly qualifies as an "all-star" film. The many subplots center around a performance of the real-life Ice-Capades skating troupe, featuring such luminaries as Belita, Red McCarthy, Megan Taylor, and future Republic film queen Vera Hruba Ralston. James Ellison plays the nominal leading character, a hotshot newsreel cameraman named Bob Clemens. Assigned to film an international skating star in action, Clemens inadvertently wastes miles of celluloid on aspiring skater Marie (Dorothy Lewis) rather than the real star, the unphotogenic Karen Vajda (Rene Riano). But not to worry: With the help of slick showbiz promoter Larry Herman (Phil Silvers), Marie becomes an Ice-Capades headliner in her own right. In addition to Silvers, the comedy relief in Ice-Capades is in the capable hands of Vera Vague (Barbara Jo Allen), Jerry Colonna and Gus Schilling.
Who’s in it. Ice-Capades stars James Ellison as Bob Clemens, Jerry Colonna as Colonna, Dorothy Lewis as Marie Bergin aka Anderson and Barbara Jo Allen as Vera Vague, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ice-Capades has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ice-Capades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ice-Capades tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ice-Capades (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ice-Capades change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ice-Capades worth watching?
- Ice-Capades holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ice-Capades?
- Ice-Capades stars James Ellison, Jerry Colonna, Dorothy Lewis, Barbara Jo Allen and Phil Taylor.
- When was Ice-Capades released?
- Ice-Capades was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.