Oh, for a Man! (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Oh, for a Man! is a romance and music film directed by Hamilton MacFadden, running about 78 minutes. “What wouldn't she do..for that man?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carlotta Manson is a young and beautiful opera star who wants some spice in her personal life. She threatens to forsake opera for a wild, romantic fling. One night, a burglar, Barney McGann breaks into Carlotta's boudoir while she's asleep to steal her jewelery. Carlotta awakes and is facinated with Barney. They date and marry at her Villa in Italy. Soon Barney can't take being married to a diva and leaves her. Carlotta picks herself up and returns to opera. One night as Carlotta is asleep in her boudoir, she is awaken by someone breaking in...
Who’s in it. Oh, for a Man! stars Jeanette MacDonald as Carlotta Manson, Reginald Denny as Barney McGann, Bela Lugosi as Frescatti and Marjorie White as Totsy Franklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Oh, for a Man! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, for a Man! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, for a Man! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, for a Man! (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oh, for a Man! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oh, for a Man! worth watching?
- Oh, for a Man! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, for a Man!?
- Oh, for a Man! stars Jeanette MacDonald, Reginald Denny, Bela Lugosi, Marjorie White and Warren Hymer.
- When was Oh, for a Man! released?
- Oh, for a Man! was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.