The Great O'Malley (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, The Great O'Malley is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 71 minutes. “A Tale of a Heartless Policeman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. His role in the plight of an unemployed man (Humphrey Bogart) and his disabled daughter profoundly affects an intractable Irish policeman (Pat O'Brien).
Who’s in it. The Great O'Malley stars Pat O’Brien as James Aloysius 'Jim' / 'Jimmy' O'Malley, Sybil Jason as Barbara 'Babs' Phillips, Humphrey Bogart as John Philips and Ann Sheridan as Judy Nolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Great O'Malley has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great O'Malley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great O'Malley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great O'Malley (1937)?
- In US, The Great O'Malley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great O'Malley worth watching?
- The Great O'Malley holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great O'Malley?
- The Great O'Malley stars Pat O’Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan and Frieda Inescort.
- When was The Great O'Malley released?
- The Great O'Malley was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.