World Premiere (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, World Premiere is a comedy film directed by Otis Garrett, running about 71 minutes. “WHEN CUPID TAKES ANOTHER POT-SHOT AT THE GREAT PROFILE...WOW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A movie-making publicity man screwball comedy about a movie producer who wants to create publicity for his latest project. He decides to have three men pose as spies, disrupting the opening, but things don't go quite as planned...there are actual spies also present!
Who’s in it. World Premiere stars John Barrymore as Duncan DeGrasse, Frances Farmer as Kitty Carr, Eugene Pallette as Gregory Martin and Virginia Dale as Lee Morrisson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, World Premiere has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch World Premiere page.
If you liked it. Fans of World Premiere tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World Premiere (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for World Premiere change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is World Premiere worth watching?
- World Premiere holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in World Premiere?
- World Premiere stars John Barrymore, Frances Farmer, Eugene Pallette, Virginia Dale and Ricardo Cortez.
- When was World Premiere released?
- World Premiere was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.