Meet the Baron (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1933, Meet the Baron is a comedy film directed by Walter Lang, running about 68 minutes. “The Greatest Screen and Radio Scream Ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A charlatan posing as Baron Munchhausen is invited to be guest speaker at a girls' school.
Who’s in it. Meet the Baron stars Jack Pearl as Baron Munchhausen, Jimmy Durante as Joe McGoo, Zasu Pitts as Zasu and Ted Healy as Head Janitor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Meet the Baron has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the Baron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Baron tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Baron (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet the Baron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet the Baron worth watching?
- Meet the Baron holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the Baron?
- Meet the Baron stars Jack Pearl, Jimmy Durante, Zasu Pitts, Ted Healy and Edna May Oliver.
- When was Meet the Baron released?
- Meet the Baron was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.