A Holy Terror (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1931, A Holy Terror is an action, adventure and western film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 53 minutes. “He knew horses -- but she knew MEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Eastern millionaire's son Bard finds his father murdered and flies west to see rancher Drew who may know something about it. En route he crashes his plane into Jerry's bathroom; she falls in love with him which makes her suitor Steve jealous.

Who’s in it. A Holy Terror stars George O’Brien as Tony Bard aka Woodbury, Sally Eilers as Jerry Foster, Rita La Roy as Kitty Carroll and Humphrey Bogart as Steve Nash, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Holy Terror 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 A Holy Terror page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Holy Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Holy Terror (1931)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Holy Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Holy Terror worth watching?
A Holy Terror holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Holy Terror?
A Holy Terror stars George O’Brien, Sally Eilers, Rita La Roy, Humphrey Bogart and James Kirkwood.
When was A Holy Terror released?
A Holy Terror was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.