Sunny Side Up (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1929, Sunny Side Up is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Butler, running about 121 minutes. “The screen's first original all talking, singing, dancing musical comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Molly and Bee, sweet young 'working girls,' live in a cheap room over a New York grocery store. Molly's idol, wealthy Jack Cromwell, lives in a Long Island mansion but is markedly less happy, since his fiancée Jane won't discourage her other admirers. Fleeing in his car, Jack ends up in an urban block party where he meets you-know-who.
Who’s in it. Sunny Side Up stars Janet Gaynor as Molly Carr, Charles Farrell as Jack Cromwell, Marjorie White as Bea Nichols and El Brendel as Eric Swenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Sunny Side Up has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Sunny Side Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunny Side Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunny Side Up (1929)?
- In US, Sunny Side Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunny Side Up worth watching?
- Sunny Side Up holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunny Side Up?
- Sunny Side Up stars Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Marjorie White, El Brendel and Mary Forbes.
- When was Sunny Side Up released?
- Sunny Side Up was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.