Hi Diddle Diddle (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Hi Diddle Diddle is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Andrew L. Stone, running about 72 minutes. “His bride was EVERYTHING he thought she was...and an air-raid warden besides!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the bride's mother is supposedly swindled out of her money by a spurned suitor, the groom's father orchestrates a scheme of his own to set things right. He is aided by a cabaret singer, while placating a jealous wife.
Who’s in it. Hi Diddle Diddle stars Adolphe Menjou as Hector Phyffe, Martha Scott as Janie Prescott, Pola Negri as Genya Smetana and Dennis O'Keefe as Sonny Phyffe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hi Diddle Diddle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hi Diddle Diddle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hi Diddle Diddle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hi Diddle Diddle (1943)?
- In US, Hi Diddle Diddle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hi Diddle Diddle worth watching?
- Hi Diddle Diddle holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hi Diddle Diddle?
- Hi Diddle Diddle stars Adolphe Menjou, Martha Scott, Pola Negri, Dennis O'Keefe and Billie Burke.
- When was Hi Diddle Diddle released?
- Hi Diddle Diddle was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.