The House on 56th Street (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, The House on 56th Street is a drama and history film directed by Robert Florey, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A beautiful chorine marries a handsome rich socialite, but her idyllic life ends when she visits a dying old beau and is charged when he commits suicide.
Who’s in it. The House on 56th Street stars Kay Francis as Peggy Martin Van Tyle / Peggy Stone, Ricardo Cortez as Bill Blaine, Gene Raymond as Monte Van Tyle and John Halliday as Lyndon Fiske, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The House on 56th Street 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 The House on 56th Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House on 56th Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House on 56th Street (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The House on 56th Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The House on 56th Street worth watching?
- The House on 56th Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House on 56th Street?
- The House on 56th Street stars Kay Francis, Ricardo Cortez, Gene Raymond, John Halliday and Margaret Lindsay.
- When was The House on 56th Street released?
- The House on 56th Street was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.