Broadway Gondolier (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1935, Broadway Gondolier is a comedy and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 99 minutes. “LOVERS ENRAPTURED -- ...Sweethearts enthralled in the light of venetian moonbeams and music!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A taxi driver travels to Venice and poses as a gondolier to land a radio singing job.
Who’s in it. Broadway Gondolier stars Dick Powell as Richard 'Dick' Purcell, aka Ricardo Purcelli, Joan Blondell as Alice Hughes, Adolphe Menjou as Professor Eduardo de Vinci and Louise Fazenda as Mrs. Flagenheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Broadway Gondolier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broadway Gondolier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broadway Gondolier tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broadway Gondolier (1935)?
- In US, Broadway Gondolier is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broadway Gondolier worth watching?
- Broadway Gondolier holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broadway Gondolier?
- Broadway Gondolier stars Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, Adolphe Menjou, Louise Fazenda and William Gargan.
- When was Broadway Gondolier released?
- Broadway Gondolier was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.