Hi, Nellie! (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1934, Hi, Nellie! is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 75 minutes. “See why two little words made by PAUL MUNI tore the town in two!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Managing Editor Brad Bradshaw refuses to run a story linking the disappearance of Frank Canfield with embezzlement of the bank. He considers Frank a straight shooter and he goes easy on the story. Every other paper goes with the story that Frank took the money and Brad is demoted, by the publisher, to the Heartthrob column - writing advice to the lovelorn. After feeling sorry for himself for two months, he takes the column seriously and makes it the talk of the town. But Brad still wants his old job back so he will have to find Canfield and the missing money.
Who’s in it. Hi, Nellie! stars Paul Muni as Brad, Glenda Farrell as Gerry, Ned Sparks as Shammy and Robert Barrat as Brownell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hi, Nellie! 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 Hi, Nellie! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hi, Nellie! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hi, Nellie! (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hi, Nellie! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hi, Nellie! worth watching?
- Hi, Nellie! holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hi, Nellie!?
- Hi, Nellie! stars Paul Muni, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Robert Barrat and Berton Churchill.