Let's Be Famous (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, Let's Be Famous is a comedy and music film directed by Walter Forde, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. An Irishman sets out to become famous as a singer on the radio. Due to a mix up he is instead entered as a contestant on a quiz show.
Who’s in it. Let's Be Famous stars Jimmy O'Dea as Jimmy Houlihan, Betty Driver as Betty Pinbright, Sonnie Hale as Finch and Basil Radford as Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Let's Be Famous 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 Let's Be Famous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let's Be Famous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let's Be Famous (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Let's Be Famous change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Let's Be Famous worth watching?
- Let's Be Famous holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let's Be Famous?
- Let's Be Famous stars Jimmy O'Dea, Betty Driver, Sonnie Hale, Basil Radford and Patrick Barr.
- When was Let's Be Famous released?
- Let's Be Famous was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.