Bright Lights (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1930, Bright Lights is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 69 minutes. “What a Cast and Story - Crammed With Drama -- Songs -- Girls -- Hatred. And How Dorothy Does That Hula-Hula -- Oh Boy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this light-hearted musical, an early color film, a successful actress tires of the bustle and hustle of her tawdry life and settles down to what she thinks is the blissful mundaneness of married life. Unfortunately, the actual drudgery of wifedom takes her by surprise and domestic turmoil ensues.
Who’s in it. Bright Lights stars Dorothy Mackaill as Louanne, Frank Fay as Wally Dean, Noah Beery as Miguel Parada and Daphne Pollard as Mame Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bright Lights has proved divisive with 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 Bright Lights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Lights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Lights (1930)?
- In US, Bright Lights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Lights worth watching?
- Bright Lights holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Lights?
- Bright Lights stars Dorothy Mackaill, Frank Fay, Noah Beery, Daphne Pollard and James Murray.
- When was Bright Lights released?
- Bright Lights was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.