Seven Slaps (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1937, Seven Slaps is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Martin, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. William MacPhab loses seven-pounds in the stock market and decides to slap the man who was responsible for the stock manipulation that caused him to lose his money. Astor Terbanks, the stock-market manipulator is surprised the next day when he gets soundly slapped by MacPhab, and the latter promises to deliver one more a day for the next six days. Terbank's daughter, Daisy, is amused by the procedure and is attracted to MacPhab.
Who’s in it. Seven Slaps stars Lilian Harvey as Daisy Terbanks, Willy Fritsch as William Tenson MacPhab, Oskar Sima as Wennington Laskett and Alfred Abel as Astor Terbanks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Seven Slaps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Slaps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Slaps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Slaps (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seven Slaps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seven Slaps worth watching?
- Seven Slaps holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seven Slaps?
- Seven Slaps stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Oskar Sima, Alfred Abel and Ernst Legal.
- When was Seven Slaps released?
- Seven Slaps was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.