Follow the Leader (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1930, Follow the Leader is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 76 minutes. “TODAY'S RADIO SENSATION in His FIRST All-Talking Feature!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ed Wynn, a waiter, tries to get hit employers daughter a start on the stage; Ginger Rogers replaces Ethel Merman when Merman is kidnapped.
Who’s in it. Follow the Leader stars Ed Wynn as Crickets, Ginger Rogers as Mary Brennan, Stanley Smith as Jimmie Moore and Lou Holtz as Sam Platz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Follow the Leader has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Follow the Leader page.
If you liked it. Fans of Follow the Leader tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Follow the Leader (1930)?
- In US, Follow the Leader is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Follow the Leader worth watching?
- Follow the Leader holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Follow the Leader?
- Follow the Leader stars Ed Wynn, Ginger Rogers, Stanley Smith, Lou Holtz and Lida Kane.
- When was Follow the Leader released?
- Follow the Leader was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.