I Dream Too Much (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1935, I Dream Too Much is a comedy and romance film directed by John Cromwell, running about 97 minutes. “The star the entire world Applauds - here her for the First Time on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opera student Annette Monard meets composer Jonathan Street, and in a buoyant, alcohol-fueled evening, the couple marries. Sincerely falling in love, Jonathan encourages the talented Annette to sing — yet when his own attempt at an opera fails, Jonathan lashes out at Annette's success. Despite her husband's jealousy, Annette embarks on a successful career that allows her to secretly fund Jonathan's opera, bringing their marriage to a crisis.
Who’s in it. I Dream Too Much stars Lily Pons as Annette Monard, Henry Fonda as Johnny Street, Lucille Ball as Gwendolyn Dilley and Eric Blore as Roger Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, I Dream Too Much has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Dream Too Much page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Dream Too Much tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Dream Too Much (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Dream Too Much change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Dream Too Much worth watching?
- I Dream Too Much holds an audience score of 4.6 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 I Dream Too Much?
- I Dream Too Much stars Lily Pons, Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Eric Blore and Osgood Perkins.
- When was I Dream Too Much released?
- I Dream Too Much was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.