Marie Galante (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1934, Marie Galante is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 88 minutes. “A triumph of startling drama-set in the danger zone of American intrigue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the French coast, unlucky Marie Galante is abducted and forced to board an American cargo ship bound for the Panama Canal. When an escape attempt leaves Marie high and dry in the Yucatan, she takes work as a nightclub singer to earn her safe passage to the Canal region. But Marie faces bigger problems when she gets mixed up in a destructive plot against the U.S. Naval fleet, and so she accepts the kindly assistance of secret agent Dr. Crawbett.
Who’s in it. Marie Galante stars Spencer Tracy as Dr. Crawbett, Ketti Gallian as Marie Galante, Ned Sparks as Plosser and Helen Morgan as MissTapia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Marie Galante has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marie Galante page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marie Galante tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marie Galante (1934)?
- In US, Marie Galante is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marie Galante worth watching?
- Marie Galante holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marie Galante?
- Marie Galante stars Spencer Tracy, Ketti Gallian, Ned Sparks, Helen Morgan and Sig Ruman.
- When was Marie Galante released?
- Marie Galante was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.