Reducing (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1931, Reducing is a comedy film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 77 minutes. “CHEATING the scales and chasing the blues...a hurricane hunt for an eight-ounce pound!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Culture shock bombards a woman and her family when they leave their hick town to help her sister out in her big-city beauty parlor.
Who’s in it. Reducing stars Marie Dressler as Marie Truffle, Polly Moran as Polly Roche, Anita Page as Vivian Truffle and Sally Eilers as Joyce Roche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Reducing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reducing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reducing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reducing (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reducing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Reducing worth watching?
- Reducing 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 Reducing?
- Reducing stars Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Anita Page, Sally Eilers and Lucien Littlefield.
- When was Reducing released?
- Reducing was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.