Puttin' on the Ritz (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Puttin' on the Ritz is a music film directed by Edward Sloman, running about 88 minutes. “HARRY RICHMAN The IDOL of BROADWAY former Star of "George White's Scandals"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vaudeville and nightclub performer becomes successful and forgets who his friends really are.
Who’s in it. Puttin' on the Ritz stars Harry Richman as Harry Raymond, Joan Bennett as Dolores Fenton, James Gleason as James 'Jimmy' Tierney and Aileen Pringle as Mrs. Teddy Van Rennsler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Puttin' on the Ritz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puttin' on the Ritz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puttin' on the Ritz tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puttin' on the Ritz (1930)?
- In US, Puttin' on the Ritz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Puttin' on the Ritz worth watching?
- Puttin' on the Ritz holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puttin' on the Ritz?
- Puttin' on the Ritz stars Harry Richman, Joan Bennett, James Gleason, Aileen Pringle and Lilyan Tashman.
- When was Puttin' on the Ritz released?
- Puttin' on the Ritz was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.