Mr. Boggs Steps Out (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Mr. Boggs Steps Out is a comedy and romance film directed by Gordon Wiles, running about 68 minutes. “HE WAS AN OPTIMIST... He could see the doughnut when others only saw the hole!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dull statistician changes his life after winning a pile of money after successfully determining the number of beans in a barrel. He decides to do something novel with the prize and ends up buying a barrel factory. He encounters trouble when the nearby pickle factory is threatened by a shyster attempting to close it.
Who’s in it. Mr. Boggs Steps Out stars Stuart Erwin as Oliver Boggs, Helen Chandler as Oleander Tubbs, Toby Wing as Irene Lee and Tully Marshall as Morton Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mr. Boggs Steps Out 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 Mr. Boggs Steps Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Boggs Steps Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Boggs Steps Out (1938)?
- In US, Mr. Boggs Steps Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Boggs Steps Out worth watching?
- Mr. Boggs Steps Out holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Boggs Steps Out?
- Mr. Boggs Steps Out stars Stuart Erwin, Helen Chandler, Toby Wing, Tully Marshall and Spencer Charters.
- When was Mr. Boggs Steps Out released?
- Mr. Boggs Steps Out was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.