Reet, Petite, and Gone (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Reet, Petite, and Gone is a music film directed by William Forest Crouch, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Who’s in it. Reet, Petite, and Gone stars Louis Jordan as Schyler Jarvis / Louis Jarvis, June Richmond as June, Milton Woods as Sam Adams and Bea Griffith as Honey Carter / Lovey Linn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Reet, Petite, and Gone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reet, Petite, and Gone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reet, Petite, and Gone tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reet, Petite, and Gone (1947)?
- In US, Reet, Petite, and Gone is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reet, Petite, and Gone worth watching?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reet, Petite, and Gone?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone stars Louis Jordan, June Richmond, Milton Woods, Bea Griffith and David Bethea.
- When was Reet, Petite, and Gone released?
- Reet, Petite, and Gone was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.