Red Salute (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1935, Red Salute is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 80 minutes. “True! Timely! Terrific! See the effect RED teachings have on the youth of today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rebellious daughter of an army general gets involved with a Communist agitator, mainly to annoy her father. He arranges to have her kidnapped and taken to Mexico--hoping that she will forget her "Red" boyfriend--by a young, handsome soldier named Jeff who, while somewhat of a goof-up, the general believes is still better for her.
Who’s in it. Red Salute stars Barbara Stanwyck as Drue Van Allen, Robert Young as Jeff, Hardie Albright as Leonard Arner and Cliff Edwards as P.J. Rooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Red Salute 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 Red Salute page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Salute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Salute (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Salute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Salute worth watching?
- Red Salute holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Salute?
- Red Salute stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Young, Hardie Albright, Cliff Edwards and Ruth Donnelly.