Baby Face (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 7.3

Baby Face poster

Released in 1933, Baby Face is a drama and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 76 minutes. “She climbed the ladder of success - wrong by wrong!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.

Who’s in it. Baby Face stars Barbara Stanwyck as Lily Powers, George Brent as Courtland Trenholm, Donald Cook as Ned Stevens and Alphonse Ethier as Adolf Cragg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Baby Face has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $451K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Face page.

If you liked it. Fans of Baby Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Baby Face (1933)?
In US, Baby Face is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Baby Face worth watching?
Baby Face holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Baby Face?
Baby Face stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook, Alphonse Ethier and Henry Kolker.
When was Baby Face released?
Baby Face was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.