Man-Proof (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Man-Proof is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 75 minutes. “WHAT WOULD YOU DO?...if the man you loved and longed for married another woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newspaper illustrator tries to remain best friends with the man she secretly loves, even though he recently married another woman.
Who’s in it. Man-Proof stars Myrna Loy as Mimi Swift, Franchot Tone as Jimmy Kilmartin, Rosalind Russell as Elizabeth Kent and Walter Pidgeon as Alan Wythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Man-Proof 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 Man-Proof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man-Proof tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man-Proof (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man-Proof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man-Proof worth watching?
- Man-Proof holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man-Proof?
- Man-Proof stars Myrna Loy, Franchot Tone, Rosalind Russell, Walter Pidgeon and Nana Bryant.
- When was Man-Proof released?
- Man-Proof was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.