Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1933, Gold Diggers of 1933 is a comedy and drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 97 minutes. “The Biggest Show On Earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Things get tough for Carol and her showgirl pals, Trixie and Polly, when the Great Depression kicks in and all the Broadway shows close down. Wealthy songwriter Brad saves the day by funding a new Depression-themed musical for the girls to star in, but when his stuffy high-society brother finds out and threatens to disown Brad, Carol and her gold-digging friends scheme to keep the show going, hooking a couple of millionaires along the way.
Who’s in it. Gold Diggers of 1933 stars Joan Blondell as Carol King, Aline MacMahon as Trixie Lorraine, Ruby Keeler as Polly Parker and Dick Powell as Brad Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Gold Diggers of 1933 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gold Diggers of 1933 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold Diggers of 1933 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)?
- In US, Gold Diggers of 1933 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gold Diggers of 1933 worth watching?
- Gold Diggers of 1933 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gold Diggers of 1933?
- Gold Diggers of 1933 stars Joan Blondell, Aline MacMahon, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Warren William.
- When was Gold Diggers of 1933 released?
- Gold Diggers of 1933 was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.