Three for the Show (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, Three for the Show is a comedy and music film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 93 minutes. “LET'S GO! TO THE YEAR'S TOP MUSICAL SHOW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This musical reworking of Too Many Husbands (1940), features Grable as a top singer and dancer who's been widowed by WW II. She marries her late husband's songwriting partner, Gower Champion, but the new marriage is thrown for a loop when Lemmon, her first husband, turns up very much alive and eager to see Grable.
Who’s in it. Three for the Show stars Betty Grable as Julie Lowndes, Jack Lemmon as Martin 'Marty' Stewart, Marge Champion as Gwen Howard and Gower Champion as Vernon Lowndes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Three for the Show has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three for the Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three for the Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three for the Show (1955)?
- In US, Three for the Show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three for the Show worth watching?
- Three for the Show holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three for the Show?
- Three for the Show stars Betty Grable, Jack Lemmon, Marge Champion, Gower Champion and Myron McCormick.
- When was Three for the Show released?
- Three for the Show was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.