Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round is a comedy, mystery and music film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Underworld king Lee Lother has been killed aboard a ocean liner, several people could have been the murderer. There is his mistress Anya Roysen, a married woman, who was jealous of his flirtations with his old moll, night club singer Sally Marsh, who had agreed for one last night with Lother, to get her younger brother Ned out of the Lother's clutches because he has faked Lother's name on a check to pay his gambling debts. Then there is Sally's new flame Jimmy Brett, a con man and gentlemen thief, who has out-tricked Lother in a fixed poker game, and is, together with shorty, after the ladies jewels. Inspector McKinney suspects Joe Saunders, a recently released convict, who was arrested due to some tips by Lother, but Ned and Sally insist that they committed the crime alone.
Who’s in it. Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round stars Gene Raymond as Jimmy Brett, Nancy Carroll as Sally Marsh, Jack Benny as Chad Denby and Sydney Howard as Dan Campbell, the Drunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round worth watching?
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round?
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round stars Gene Raymond, Nancy Carroll, Jack Benny, Sydney Howard and Mitzi Green.
- When was Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round released?
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.