Where can I watch Elmer, the Great (1933)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elmer, the Great change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Elmer, the Great worth watching?

Elmer, the Great holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Elmer, the Great?

Elmer, the Great stars Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd and Preston Foster.

When was Elmer, the Great released?

Elmer, the Great was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.

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Elmer, the Great (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1933, Elmer, the Great is a comedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 72 minutes.

What it’s about. Elmer does not want to leave Gentryville, because Nellie is the one that he loves. Even when Mr. Wade of the Chicago Cubs comes to get him, it is only because Nellie spurns him that he goes. As always, Elmer is the king of batters and he wins game after game. When Nellie comes to see Elmer in Chicago, she sees him kissing Evelyn and she wants nothing to do with him anymore. So Healy takes him to a gambling club, where Elmer does not know that the chips are money. He finds that he owes the gamblers $5000 and they make him sign a note for it. Sad at losing Nellie, mad at his teammates and in debt to the gamblers, Elmer disappears as the Cubs are in the deciding game for the Series.

Who’s in it. Elmer, the Great stars Joe E. Brown as Elmer Kane, Patricia Ellis as Nellie Poole, Frank McHugh as Healy High-Hips and Claire Dodd as Evelyn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Elmer, the Great has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Elmer, the Great tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Elmer, the Great (1933)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elmer, the Great change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Elmer, the Great worth watching?: Elmer, the Great holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elmer, the Great?: Elmer, the Great stars Joe E. Brown, Patricia Ellis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd and Preston Foster.
When was Elmer, the Great released?: Elmer, the Great was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.