Merrily We Live (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1938, Merrily We Live is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 95 minutes. “Come on in...the fun's grand...and the romance glorious...when a glamour girl and a "gentleman tramp" romp dizzily into love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
Who’s in it. Merrily We Live stars Constance Bennett as Jerry Kilbourne, Brian Aherne as E. Wade Rawlins, Alan Mowbray as Grosvenor and Billie Burke as Mrs. Emily Kilbourne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Merrily We Live has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merrily We Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merrily We Live tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merrily We Live (1938)?
- In US, Merrily We Live is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merrily We Live worth watching?
- Merrily We Live 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 Merrily We Live?
- Merrily We Live stars Constance Bennett, Brian Aherne, Alan Mowbray, Billie Burke and Patsy Kelly.
- When was Merrily We Live released?
- Merrily We Live was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.