Josette (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, Josette is a comedy, crime and music film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 73 minutes. “Voila! It's the oo-la-laughingest escapade in the History of Love! Gayer than a Mardi Gras . . . and merry with Gordon and Revel's latest songs !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
Who’s in it. Josette stars Don Ameche as David Brassard Jr., Simone Simon as Renee LeBlanc, Robert Young as Pierre Brassard and Joan Davis as May Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Josette 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 Josette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Josette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Josette (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Josette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Josette worth watching?
- Josette holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Josette?
- Josette stars Don Ameche, Simone Simon, Robert Young, Joan Davis and Bert Lahr.
- When was Josette released?
- Josette was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.