Professor Beware (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1938, Professor Beware is a comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 95 minutes. “He's Back ! In A Merry Riot Of Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
Who’s in it. Professor Beware stars Harold Lloyd as Prof. Dean Lambert, Phyllis Welch as Jane Van Buren, Raymond Walburn as Judge James G. Parkhouse Marshall and Lionel Stander as Jerry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Professor Beware has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Professor Beware page.
If you liked it. Fans of Professor Beware tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Professor Beware (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Professor Beware change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Professor Beware worth watching?
- Professor Beware holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Professor Beware?
- Professor Beware stars Harold Lloyd, Phyllis Welch, Raymond Walburn, Lionel Stander and William Frawley.
- When was Professor Beware released?
- Professor Beware was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.