Lucky Kids (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1936, Lucky Kids is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Paul Martin, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. After completing work on the British musical Invitation to the Waltz, Lillian Harvey returned to her adopted country of Germany to star in the comedy-with-music Glueckskinder (Children of Fortune). Harvey plays Ann Garden, an unemployed actress who ends up in night court on a loitering charge. Here she meets Gil Taylor (Willy Fritsch), a struggling songwriter temporarily employed as a court reporter. Hoping to keep her out of jail, Gil impulsively tells the judge that he's engaged to Ann -- whereupon the judge, equally impulsively, marries the couple on the spot! After this inauspicious start, Ann and Gil embark upon a rocky (but tuneful) whirlwind romance.
Who’s in it. Lucky Kids stars Willy Fritsch as Gil Taylor, Reporter, Lilian Harvey as Ann Garden, Oskar Sima as Stoddard, Reporter and Albert Florath as Ölmagnat Mr. Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lucky Kids 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 Lucky Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Kids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Kids (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucky Kids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lucky Kids worth watching?
- Lucky Kids holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Lucky Kids?
- Lucky Kids stars Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvey, Oskar Sima, Albert Florath and Paul Bildt.
- When was Lucky Kids released?
- Lucky Kids was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.