The Girl from Missouri (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1934, The Girl from Missouri is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 75 minutes. “The story of a platinum blonde who wouldn't go off the gold standard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leaving Missouri to find a wealthy husband in New York City, Eadie Chapman becomes a chorus girl and soon entertains at the lavish home of millionaire Frank Cousins. Cousins proposes to Eadie, only to then commit suicide due to bankruptcy. Fellow millionaire T. R. Paige defends Eadie when the police question her for having Cousins' jewelry -- but when she becomes enamored with his son, Tom, Paige declares Eadie a gold digger.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Missouri stars Jean Harlow as Eadie, Lionel Barrymore as T.R. Paige, Franchot Tone as T.R. Paige, Jr. and Lewis Stone as Frank Cousins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Girl from Missouri has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Girl from Missouri page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Missouri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Missouri (1934)?
- In US, The Girl from Missouri 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 The Girl from Missouri worth watching?
- The Girl from Missouri holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Girl from Missouri?
- The Girl from Missouri stars Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone and Patsy Kelly.
- When was The Girl from Missouri released?
- The Girl from Missouri was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.