Hold Your Man (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, Hold Your Man is a drama and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 87 minutes. “THE STARS YOU LOVE TO SEE MAKING LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruby falls in love with small-time con man Eddie. During a botched blackmail scheme, Eddie accidentally kills the man they were setting up. Eddie takes off and Ruby is sent to a reformatory for two years.
Who’s in it. Hold Your Man stars Jean Harlow as Ruby Adams, Clark Gable as Eddie Hall, Stuart Erwin as Al Simpson and Dorothy Burgess as Gypsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hold Your Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hold Your Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold Your Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold Your Man (1933)?
- In US, Hold Your Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hold Your Man worth watching?
- Hold Your Man holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hold Your Man?
- Hold Your Man stars Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Stuart Erwin, Dorothy Burgess and Muriel Kirkland.
- When was Hold Your Man released?
- Hold Your Man was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.