Bubbling Over (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1934, Bubbling Over is a comedy film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. In this all-black short musical comedy, a woman has a husband so lazy she can stick a pin in him without him waking up... but announcing lunch gets him up pretty fast. She's also saddled with a bevy of his lazy relatives. Four more come by and sing as a quartet. After the wife learns they had been traveling men, she advises them to keep traveling and kicks them out...
Who’s in it. Bubbling Over stars Ethel Waters as Ethel Peabody, Hamtree Harrington as Presbee Peabody and Frank L. Wilson as Swami River.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Bubbling Over has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bubbling Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bubbling Over tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bubbling Over (1934)?
- In US, Bubbling Over is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bubbling Over worth watching?
- Bubbling Over holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bubbling Over?
- Bubbling Over stars Ethel Waters, Hamtree Harrington and Frank L. Wilson.
- When was Bubbling Over released?
- Bubbling Over was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.