The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 7.3

The Bride Came C.O.D. poster

Released in 1941, The Bride Came C.O.D. is a comedy and romance film directed by William Keighley, running about 92 minutes. “She Came Collect and his heart paid the freight . . . in the year's romantic explosion !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A financially-strapped charter pilot hires himself to an oil tycoon to kidnap his madcap daughter and prevent her from marrying a vapid band leader.

Who’s in it. The Bride Came C.O.D. stars James Cagney as Steve Collins, Bette Davis as Joan Winfield, Stuart Erwin as Tommy Keenan and Eugene Pallette as Lucius K. Winfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Bride Came C.O.D. 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 Bride Came C.O.D. page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bride Came C.O.D. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)?
In US, The Bride Came C.O.D. 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 Bride Came C.O.D. worth watching?
The Bride Came C.O.D. holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Bride Came C.O.D.?
The Bride Came C.O.D. stars James Cagney, Bette Davis, Stuart Erwin, Eugene Pallette and Jack Carson.
When was The Bride Came C.O.D. released?
The Bride Came C.O.D. was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.