Back in Circulation (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1937, Back in Circulation is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Ray Enright, running about 81 minutes. “"I'LL TAKE MURDER"!..."I'LL TAKE MARRIAGE"!..."I'LL TAKE A WALK"!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Morning Express ace reporter 'Timmy' Blake uses her wiles and charms to get the scoop on rival papers, and keep her editor happy. When the Express gets a tip that a wealthy old man was poisoned and 'Timmy' spots the young widow in a nightclub only a day later, she descends on the town where the death took place to dig out the facts. When her reporting results in the arrest of the young widow, 'Timmy' continues to dig, since she isn't quite convinced that the facts she reported cover all the angles.

Who’s in it. Back in Circulation stars Pat O’Brien as Bill Morgan, Joan Blondell as 'Timmy' Blake, Margaret Lindsay as Arline Wade and John Litel as Dr. Eugene Forde, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Back in Circulation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back in Circulation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Back in Circulation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Back in Circulation (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back in Circulation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Back in Circulation worth watching?
Back in Circulation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Back in Circulation?
Back in Circulation stars Pat O’Brien, Joan Blondell, Margaret Lindsay, John Litel and Eddie Acuff.
When was Back in Circulation released?
Back in Circulation was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.