Are You Listening? (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1932, Are You Listening? is a drama and crime film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 73 minutes. “Don't touch that dial.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. WBLA is on the air, presenting the live music, the sudsy dramas and the sell-sell-sell of commercial interludes that keep consumers buying and sponsors smiling. But one sponsor, a producer of plumbing supplies, isn’t happy. So WBLA scriptwriter Bill Grimes is bounced from his job, setting in motion this movie’s turn from comedic to darkly tragic. William Haines, two years removed from being Tinseltown’s top male star, plays Grimes in a melodrama noted for its glimpses of live radio production and for a Depression-era ethos that includes peroxide cuties eager to land a job, a sugar daddy or both.
Who’s in it. Are You Listening? stars William Haines as Bill Grimes, Madge Evans as Laura O'Neil, Anita Page as Larry Barnes and Karen Morley as Alice Grimes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Are You Listening? has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Are You Listening? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Are You Listening? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Are You Listening? (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Are You Listening? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Are You Listening? worth watching?
- Are You Listening? holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Are You Listening??
- Are You Listening? stars William Haines, Madge Evans, Anita Page, Karen Morley and Neil Hamilton.
- When was Are You Listening? released?
- Are You Listening? was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.