Hallo Janine (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1939, Hallo Janine is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Carl Boese, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. The French ballet girl Janine, a gifted tap-dancer, dreams of a musical career in Paris. But first she wants to take revenge on Count René who stood up her best friend Charlotte. Janine wants him to fall in love with her and disappoint him afterwards. At a masked ball at which Janine pretends to be a Marquise they have their first meeting. Janine is very disappointed in the "good gentleman", but she does not suspect that this gentleman also makes a pretence. The man whom she holds to be count René is Pierre, a composer and pianist.

Who’s in it. Hallo Janine stars Marika Rökk as Janine Pomme, Johannes Heesters as Graf René de Batier, Rudi Godden as Pierre Tarin and Mady Rahl as Bibi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hallo Janine 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 Hallo Janine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hallo Janine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hallo Janine (1939)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hallo Janine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hallo Janine worth watching?
Hallo Janine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hallo Janine?
Hallo Janine stars Marika Rökk, Johannes Heesters, Rudi Godden, Mady Rahl and Else Elster.
When was Hallo Janine released?
Hallo Janine was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.