Land Without Music (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Land Without Music is a comedy and music film directed by Walter Forde, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Believing real life is an operetta, the citizens of the European country Lucco break into song at every blink of an eye. Since everybody's singing, nobody works, there's no money to pay taxes, and the country faces bankruptcy, leading the ruling princess to declare all music illegal. Enter opera singer Richard Tauber and American journalist Jimmy Durante to save the day and lead the citizens to march on the palace in protest--and in song.
Who’s in it. Land Without Music stars Jimmy Durante as Jonah J. Whistler, Richard Tauber as Mario Carlini, Diana Napier as Princess-Regent Maria Renata and June Clyde as Sadie Whistler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Land Without Music has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Land Without Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Land Without Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Land Without Music (1936)?
- In US, Land Without Music is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Land Without Music worth watching?
- Land Without Music holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Land Without Music?
- Land Without Music stars Jimmy Durante, Richard Tauber, Diana Napier, June Clyde and Derrick De Marney.
- When was Land Without Music released?
- Land Without Music was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.