Search for Beauty (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1934, Search for Beauty is a comedy and crime film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 78 minutes. “GET YOUNG and HEALTHY! Down on the health farm where Venus like girls and Tarzan like men show you how to live right!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three con artists dupe two Olympians into serving as editors of a new health and beauty magazine which is only a front for salacious stories and pictures.
Who’s in it. Search for Beauty stars Buster Crabbe as Don Jackson (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe), Ida Lupino as Barbara Hilton, Robert Armstrong as Larry Williams and James Gleason as Dan Healy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Search for Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Search for Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Search for Beauty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Search for Beauty (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Search for Beauty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Search for Beauty worth watching?
- Search for Beauty holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Search for Beauty?
- Search for Beauty stars Buster Crabbe, Ida Lupino, Robert Armstrong, James Gleason and Toby Wing.
- When was Search for Beauty released?
- Search for Beauty was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.