Dangerous Nan McGrew (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1930, Dangerous Nan McGrew is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 73 minutes. “HE COULDN'T RIDE, SHOOT OR ROPE BUT---with the cowboy's gals he was a real "bad man."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dangerous Nan McGrew is the sharp-shooting expert of a traveling medicine show that is stranded in the Canadian northwest at the snowbound hunting lodge of wealthy Mrs. Benson. Nan is invited to put on a show for the benefit of Mrs. Benson's Christmas-Eve guests. While performing her boop-a-doop songs, Eustace Macy, the saxophone-tooting nephew of Mrs. Benson falls in love with Nan. And, then, the villain, the bank-robbing Doc Foster, makes his entrance. Can Dawes of the Royal Mounted be seen slushing in pursuit behind the gangster? Could Be.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Nan McGrew stars Helen Kane as Dangerous Nan McGrew, Victor Moore as Muldoon, James Hall as Bob Dawes and Stuart Erwin as Eustace Macy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Dangerous Nan McGrew has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Nan McGrew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Nan McGrew tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Nan McGrew (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Nan McGrew change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous Nan McGrew worth watching?
- Dangerous Nan McGrew holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Nan McGrew?
- Dangerous Nan McGrew stars Helen Kane, Victor Moore, James Hall, Stuart Erwin and Frank Morgan.
- When was Dangerous Nan McGrew released?
- Dangerous Nan McGrew was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.