Free and Easy (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1930, Free and Easy is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 92 minutes. “The laughs, life and loves of the Hollywood Studios in the novelty sensation of years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gopher City Kansas hosts a beauty contest. The winner, Elvira Plunkett, and her mother go to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce also provides Elvira with an agent, Gopher City's own Elmer J. Butz. Elmer likes Elvira and the shy Elvira likes him, but Mrs. Plunkett, a formidable woman, has little use for hapless Elmer. On the train west, they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who takes a shine to Elvira and helps her meet MGM directors once they get to Tinsel Town. Elmer, meanwhile, wants to help Elvira with her career and he also wants to be her man. Movie stardom does come to the Gopher City entourage, but to whom is a surprise. And who will win the lovely Elvira's hand?
Who’s in it. Free and Easy stars Buster Keaton as Elmer, Anita Page as Elvira, Trixie Friganza as Ma and Robert Montgomery as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Free and Easy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free and Easy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free and Easy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free and Easy (1930)?
- In US, Free and Easy is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free and Easy worth watching?
- Free and Easy holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy stars Buster Keaton, Anita Page, Trixie Friganza, Robert Montgomery and Fred Niblo.
- When was Free and Easy released?
- Free and Easy was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.