What Goes Up (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1939, What Goes Up is a comedy and music film directed by Eddie Green.
What it’s about. An all-black cast feature comedy film written, directed by, and starring Eddie Green. Co-star Babe Matthews was married to Green and she was a very popular vocal artist whose repertoire contained everything from gospel to blues.
Who’s in it. What Goes Up stars Eddie Green, Babe Matthews, Dick Campbell and 'Honey Boy' Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, What Goes Up sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Goes Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Goes Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Goes Up (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Goes Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What Goes Up worth watching?
- What Goes Up holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What Goes Up?
- What Goes Up stars Eddie Green, Babe Matthews, Dick Campbell, 'Honey Boy' Johnson and Sidney Easton.
- When was What Goes Up released?
- What Goes Up was released in 1939.