Broadway Babies (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1929, Broadway Babies is a drama and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 86 minutes. “Jig Jig Jigaloo” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dee is a naive chorus girl living in a boarding house full of low-paid actors. Dee and Billy are in love and he helps her to move from chorus girl to star. Things run afoul when jealousy, misunderstandings and sleazy men enter the picture.
Who’s in it. Broadway Babies stars Alice White as Dee Foster, Marion Byron as Florine Chanler, Sally Eilers as Navarre King and Charles Delaney as Billy Buvanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Broadway Babies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broadway Babies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broadway Babies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broadway Babies (1929)?
- In US, Broadway Babies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broadway Babies worth watching?
- Broadway Babies holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broadway Babies?
- Broadway Babies stars Alice White, Marion Byron, Sally Eilers, Charles Delaney and Tom Dugan.
- When was Broadway Babies released?
- Broadway Babies was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.