Star Spangled Rhythm (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1942, Star Spangled Rhythm is a comedy and music film directed by George Marshall, running about 99 minutes. “The Paramount Musical Comedy Of All Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pop, a security guard at Paramount has told his son that he's the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood on shore leave with his buddies, Pop enlists the aid of the studio's dizzy switchboard operator in pulling off the charade. Things get more complicated when Pop agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
Who’s in it. Star Spangled Rhythm stars Bing Crosby as Bing Crosby, Bob Hope as Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray as Frank and Franchot Tone as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Star Spangled Rhythm 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 Star Spangled Rhythm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Spangled Rhythm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star Spangled Rhythm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star Spangled Rhythm worth watching?
- Star Spangled Rhythm holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star Spangled Rhythm?
- Star Spangled Rhythm stars Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone and Ray Milland.
- When was Star Spangled Rhythm released?
- Star Spangled Rhythm was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.