Pick a Star (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1937, Pick a Star is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 76 minutes. “Hal Roach's Screen Musical Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Cinderella story of a young country girl who comes to Hollywood and achieves movie stardom with the help of a publicity man.
Who’s in it. Pick a Star stars Patsy Kelly as Nellie Moore, Jack Haley as Joe Jenkins, Rosina Lawrence as Cecilia Moore and Mischa Auer as Rinaldo Lopez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Pick a Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 Pick a Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pick a Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pick a Star (1937)?
- In US, Pick a Star is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 Pick a Star worth watching?
- Pick a Star holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pick a Star?
- Pick a Star stars Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, Rosina Lawrence, Mischa Auer and Lyda Roberti.
- When was Pick a Star released?
- Pick a Star was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.