Platinum Blonde (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1931, Platinum Blonde is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Capra, running about 89 minutes. “She Was Gorgeous - He Was A Man . . . So, the other girl had to wait !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anne Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
Who’s in it. Platinum Blonde stars Jean Harlow as Anne Schuyler, Robert Williams as Stewart Smith, Loretta Young as Gallagher and Halliwell Hobbes as Smythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Platinum Blonde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Platinum Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Platinum Blonde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Platinum Blonde (1931)?
- In US, Platinum Blonde is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Platinum Blonde worth watching?
- Platinum Blonde holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Platinum Blonde?
- Platinum Blonde stars Jean Harlow, Robert Williams, Loretta Young, Halliwell Hobbes and Reginald Owen.
- When was Platinum Blonde released?
- Platinum Blonde was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.