On the Avenue (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, On the Avenue is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 89 minutes. “YOU DON'T CARE WHAT THEY DO...IF THEY'LL ONLY KEEP ON DOING IT -IT'S THAT KIND OF SHOW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new Broadway show starring Gary Blake shamelessly lampoons the rich Carraway family. To get her own back, daughter Mimi sets out to ensnare Blake, but the courtship is soon for real, to the annoyance of his co-star, hoofing chanteuese Mona Merrick.
Who’s in it. On the Avenue stars Dick Powell as Gary Blake, Madeleine Carroll as Mimi Caraway, Alice Faye as Mona Merrick and George Barbier as Commodore Caraway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, On the Avenue 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 On the Avenue page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Avenue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Avenue (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Avenue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Avenue worth watching?
- On the Avenue holds an audience score of 6.7 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 On the Avenue?
- On the Avenue stars Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye, George Barbier and Alan Mowbray.
- When was On the Avenue released?
- On the Avenue was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.