Getting Gertie's Garter (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1945, Getting Gertie's Garter is a comedy and romance film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 72 minutes. “What Gertie Has She's Keeping But Can You Blame the Boys for Peeping?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dennis O'Keefe, newly married to lovely Sheila Ryan, is in a jam. O'Keefe's former girl friend, exotic dancer Marie McDonald, has in her possession an expensive, jeweled garter given to her by O'Keefe in his bachelor days. McDonald intends to show the garter to O'Keefe's suspicious wife, so Our Hero must retrieve the embarrassing accouterment without tipping off the missus.
Who’s in it. Getting Gertie's Garter stars Dennis O'Keefe as Kenneth B. Ford, Marie McDonald as Gertie, Barry Sullivan as Ted Dalton and Binnie Barnes as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Getting Gertie's Garter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Gertie's Garter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Gertie's Garter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Gertie's Garter (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Getting Gertie's Garter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Getting Gertie's Garter worth watching?
- Getting Gertie's Garter holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Gertie's Garter?
- Getting Gertie's Garter stars Dennis O'Keefe, Marie McDonald, Barry Sullivan, Binnie Barnes and Sheila Ryan.
- When was Getting Gertie's Garter released?
- Getting Gertie's Garter was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.