Love Is a Headache (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Love Is a Headache is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 73 minutes. “Roars. Romance. Thrills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill, attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Who’s in it. Love Is a Headache stars Gladys George as Carlotta 'Charlie' Lee, Franchot Tone as Peter Lawrence, Ted Healy as Jimmy Slattery and Mickey Rooney as Mike O'Toole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Love Is a Headache 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 Love Is a Headache page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is a Headache tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is a Headache (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Is a Headache change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Is a Headache worth watching?
- Love Is a Headache holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Is a Headache?
- Love Is a Headache stars Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Ted Healy, Mickey Rooney and Frank Jenks.
- When was Love Is a Headache released?
- Love Is a Headache was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.