Mandalay (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1934, Mandalay is a drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 65 minutes. “THE STORY OF A WOMAN WHO SWORE TO LIVE HER FUTURE SO MADILY SHE WOULD FORGET THE MADNESS OF HER PAST!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abandoned by her lover, a woman becomes the main "hostess" in a decadent nightclub, but tries to put her past behind her on a steamer to Mandalay.
Who’s in it. Mandalay stars Kay Francis as Tanya Borodoff aka Spot White / Marjorie Lang, Ricardo Cortez as Tony Evans, Warner Oland as Nick and Lyle Talbot as Dr. Gregory Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mandalay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandalay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandalay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandalay (1934)?
- In US, Mandalay is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandalay worth watching?
- Mandalay holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandalay?
- Mandalay stars Kay Francis, Ricardo Cortez, Warner Oland, Lyle Talbot and Ruth Donnelly.
- When was Mandalay released?
- Mandalay was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.