Heads Up (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Heads Up is a comedy and music film directed by Victor Schertzinger, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Mason of the Coast Guard Academy meets Mary at the graduation ball and falls in love with her, though the girl's mother finds wealthy Rex Cutting a more proper choice for her daughter. On a yachting cruise arranged by Mrs. Trumbull, Jack is not invited. Meanwhile, Mary suspects Rex of picking up contraband beyond the 12-mile limit and refuses his proposal of marriage, while Betty, her impish sister, drives Skippy to distraction in the galley, where he has installed an automatic kitchen that does most of his work. Jack smuggles himself aboard but is forcibly ejected at port by a coast guard, and Mrs. Trumbull discourages his attempt to elope with Mary; but on a subsequent cruise, he hides himself in a lifeboat with two aides. When the captain stops to take on a cargo of rum, Jack and his aides take over the vessel, and a battle ensues. The yacht is wrecked on an island, and Jack proves his heroism, while Rex reveals his true colors and is identified as a fugitive bootlegger.
Who’s in it. Heads Up stars Charles Rogers as Jack Mason, Helen Kane as Betty Trumbul, Victor Moore as Skippy Dugan and Helen Carrington as Mrs. Martha Trumbull, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heads Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heads Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heads Up (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heads Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Heads Up?
- Heads Up stars Charles Rogers, Helen Kane, Victor Moore, Helen Carrington and Margaret Breen.
- When was Heads Up released?
- Heads Up was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.