Mad About Music (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1938, Mad About Music is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman at a girl's school in Switzerland makes up stories about and writes herself letters from an imaginary explorer-adventurer father; and is eventually put in a position where she has to produce him. Interesting things happen as she talks a visiting Englishman into helping her out.
Who’s in it. Mad About Music stars Deanna Durbin as Gloria Harkinson, Herbert Marshall as Richard Todd, Gail Patrick as Gwen Taylor and Arthur Treacher as Tripps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Mad About Music has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad About Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad About Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad About Music (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mad About Music change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mad About Music worth watching?
- Mad About Music holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mad About Music?
- Mad About Music stars Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall, Gail Patrick, Arthur Treacher and William Frawley.
- When was Mad About Music released?
- Mad About Music was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.