Golden Dawn (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1930, Golden Dawn is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Ray Enright, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Golden Dawn (1930) is a musical operetta released by Warner Brothers, photographed entirely in Technicolor, and starring Walter Woolf King and Noah Beery. The film is based on the semi-hit stage musical of the same name by Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach. Beery's extraordinarily deep bass voice registers particularly well in the songs.

Who’s in it. Golden Dawn stars Walter Woolf King as Tom Allen, Vivienne Segal as Dawn, Noah Beery as Shep Keyes and Alice Gentle as Mooda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Golden Dawn 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 Golden Dawn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Golden Dawn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Golden Dawn (1930)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Golden Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Golden Dawn worth watching?
Golden Dawn holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Golden Dawn?
Golden Dawn stars Walter Woolf King, Vivienne Segal, Noah Beery, Alice Gentle and Dick Henderson.
When was Golden Dawn released?
Golden Dawn was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.