Where can I watch Behind the Eight Ball (1942)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Eight Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Behind the Eight Ball worth watching?

Behind the Eight Ball 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 Behind the Eight Ball?

Behind the Eight Ball stars Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Carol Bruce and Dick Foran.

When was Behind the Eight Ball released?

Behind the Eight Ball was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.

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Behind the Eight Ball (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1942, Behind the Eight Ball is a comedy and music film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 60 minutes. “FUN STARS ! TUNE-STARS! LOVE-STARS! Hep-steppers and Happy Honeys!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story takes place at a summer theater in the Berkshire Mountains, where heroine Joan Barry (Carol Bruce) is staging a Broadway-bound musical comedy. Only one problem: two guest stars are shot and killed on two successive evenings, right in front of the audience. Hoping to solve the mystery, detective William Demarest demands that everyone -- actors and theatergoers alike -- return the following weekend to restage the show. But with no major performer willing to assume the fatal guest-star slot, Joan is forced to hire the Three Jolly Jesters (Al, Harry and Jimmy Ritz), Manhattan washroom attendants with showbiz aspirations.

Who’s in it. Behind the Eight Ball stars Al Ritz as Al Jester, Jimmy Ritz as Jimmy Jester, Harry Ritz as Harry Jester and Carol Bruce as Joan Barry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Behind the Eight Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Eight Ball page.

If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Eight Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Behind the Eight Ball (1942)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Eight Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Behind the Eight Ball worth watching?: Behind the Eight Ball 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 Behind the Eight Ball?: Behind the Eight Ball stars Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Carol Bruce and Dick Foran.
When was Behind the Eight Ball released?: Behind the Eight Ball was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.