No, No, Nanette (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 5.7

No, No, Nanette poster

Released in 1940, No, No, Nanette is a comedy and music film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 96 minutes. “The "Irene" girl in the 'Tea for Two" musical romance” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Perky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette enlists the help of theatrical producer Bill Trainor, who promptly falls in love with her. The same thing happens when artist Tom Gillespie is called on for help. But soon Uncle Jimmy's flirtations become too numerous, and Nanette's romances with Tom and Bill run into trouble. Will Uncle Jimmy's marriage survive, and will Nanette find happiness with Tom, Bill, or somebody else?

Who’s in it. No, No, Nanette stars Anna Neagle as Nanette, Richard Carlson as Tom Gillespie, Victor Mature as William Trainor and Roland Young as Mr. 'Happy' Jimmy Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, No, No, Nanette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No, No, Nanette page.

If you liked it. Fans of No, No, Nanette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No, No, Nanette (1940)?
In US, No, No, Nanette is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is No, No, Nanette worth watching?
No, No, Nanette holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No, No, Nanette?
No, No, Nanette stars Anna Neagle, Richard Carlson, Victor Mature, Roland Young and Helen Broderick.
When was No, No, Nanette released?
No, No, Nanette was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.