Make Me a Star (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Make Me a Star is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William Beaudine, running about 86 minutes. “HOLLYYWOOD BEHIND THE SCENES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grocery clerk, longing to become a cowboy actor, goes to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately, his acting ability is non-existent.
Who’s in it. Make Me a Star stars Joan Blondell as 'Flips' Montague, Stuart Erwin as Merton Gill, Zasu Pitts as Mrs. Scudder and Ben Turpin as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Make Me a Star 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 Make Me a Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Make Me a Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Make Me a Star (1932)?
- In US, Make Me a Star is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Make Me a Star worth watching?
- Make Me a Star holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Make Me a Star?
- Make Me a Star stars Joan Blondell, Stuart Erwin, Zasu Pitts, Ben Turpin and Charles Sellon.
- When was Make Me a Star released?
- Make Me a Star was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.