To Beat the Band (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film
Released in 1935, To Beat the Band is a comedy and music film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. An eccentric heir must marry a widow in order to collect the millions left to him in his aunt's will, so a suicidal neighbor agrees to marry the man's young fiancée before offing himself.
Who’s in it. To Beat the Band stars Hugh Herbert as Hugo Twist / Elizabeth Twist, Helen Broderick as Mrs. Freeda McCrary, Roger Pryor as Larry Barry and Fred Keating as Fred Carson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Beat the Band page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Beat the Band tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Beat the Band (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Beat the Band change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in To Beat the Band?
- To Beat the Band stars Hugh Herbert, Helen Broderick, Roger Pryor, Fred Keating and Eric Blore.
- When was To Beat the Band released?
- To Beat the Band was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.