The Fuller Brush Man (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1948, The Fuller Brush Man is a comedy, crime, adventure and romance film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 93 minutes. “"OH, MY ACHING FEET!" OH, YOUR ACHING SIDES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor Red Jones gets fired from every job he tries. His fiancée gives him one last chance to make good when he becomes a Fuller Brush man. His awkward attempts at sales are further complicated when one of his customers is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect.
Who’s in it. The Fuller Brush Man stars Red Skelton as Red Jones, Janet Blair as Ann Elliot, Don McGuire as Keenan Wallick and Hillary Brooke as Mildred Trist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Fuller Brush Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Fuller Brush Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fuller Brush Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fuller Brush Man (1948)?
- In US, The Fuller Brush Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Fuller Brush Man worth watching?
- The Fuller Brush Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fuller Brush Man?
- The Fuller Brush Man stars Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Don McGuire, Hillary Brooke and Adele Jergens.