The Duke Steps Out (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Duke Steps Out is a comedy and drama film directed by James Cruze, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Millionaire's son Duke wants to be a champion boxer but takes time out to enroll in college when he sees co-ed Susie. The students wonder about his having a chauffeur and house full of servants. Susie likes him but, to get rid of her, his manager tells her Duke already has a New York chorus girl. As the students listen to a radio broadcast of his victorious fight from San Francisco, she learns that the student Duke is the boxer Duke and that there is no chorus girl.
Who’s in it. The Duke Steps Out stars William Haines as Duke, Joan Crawford as Susie, Delmer Daves as Bossy Edwards and Tenen Holtz as Jake, Duke's manager, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke Steps Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duke Steps Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duke Steps Out (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Duke Steps Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Duke Steps Out?
- The Duke Steps Out stars William Haines, Joan Crawford, Delmer Daves, Tenen Holtz and Edward Nugent.
- When was The Duke Steps Out released?
- The Duke Steps Out was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.