Dreaming Out Loud (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, Dreaming Out Loud is a comedy film directed by Harold Young, running about 81 minutes. “THE FAMOUS RADIO STARS... Answering the demand of 20,000,000 fans!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lum and Abner work at a general store in Arkansas. There they get involved in some misadventures with the locals.
Who’s in it. Dreaming Out Loud stars Chester Lauck as Lum Edwards, Norris Goff as Abner Peabody, Frances Langford as Alice and Frank Craven as Dr. Walter Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dreaming Out Loud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreaming Out Loud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreaming Out Loud tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreaming Out Loud (1940)?
- In US, Dreaming Out Loud is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreaming Out Loud worth watching?
- Dreaming Out Loud holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dreaming Out Loud?
- Dreaming Out Loud stars Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Frances Langford, Frank Craven and Bobs Watson.
- When was Dreaming Out Loud released?
- Dreaming Out Loud was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.