Variety Jubilee (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Variety Jubilee is a music film directed by Maclean Rogers, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This domestic melodrama chronicles three generations of a family of music-hall owners. In the early 1900s, two variety stars, Kit Burns and Joe Swann, are staunch friends even when Kit marries Joe's dancing partner Evelyn. Joe fights in the Boer War where a bullet puts an end to his dancing days. He goes to work on the staff at Burns' Music Hall where Kit Jr. soon finds a place in his affections. Kit and Joe purchase the music hall and soon become a success.
Who’s in it. Variety Jubilee stars Reginald Purdell as Joe Swan, Ellis Irving as Kit Burns, Lesley Brook as Evelyn Vincent and Tom E. Finglass as Eugene Stratton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Variety Jubilee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Variety Jubilee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Variety Jubilee tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Variety Jubilee (1943)?
- In US, Variety Jubilee is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Variety Jubilee worth watching?
- Variety Jubilee holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Variety Jubilee?
- Variety Jubilee stars Reginald Purdell, Ellis Irving, Lesley Brook, Tom E. Finglass and Betty Warren.
- When was Variety Jubilee released?
- Variety Jubilee was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.