Wonder Bar (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1934, Wonder Bar is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 84 minutes. “Warner Bros.' Wonder Show of the Century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry and Inez are a dance team at the Wonder Bar. Inez loves Harry, but he is in love with Liane, the wife of a wealthy business man. Al Wonder and the conductor/singer Tommy are in love with Inez. When Inez finds out that Harry wants to leave Paris and is going to the USA with Liane, she kills him.
Who’s in it. Wonder Bar stars Al Jolson as Al Wonder, Kay Francis as Liane Renaud, Dolores del Río as Inez and Ricardo Cortez as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Wonder Bar 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 Wonder Bar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonder Bar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonder Bar (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wonder Bar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wonder Bar worth watching?
- Wonder Bar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonder Bar?
- Wonder Bar stars Al Jolson, Kay Francis, Dolores del Río, Ricardo Cortez and Dick Powell.