How to Read (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1938, How to Read is a comedy film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Benchley offers a humorous lecture on how to avoid different types of strain during reading.
Who’s in it. How to Read stars Robert Benchley as Lecturer, Barbara Bedford as Dental Patient (uncredited), Marie Blake as Nagging Wife (uncredited) and Hal K. Dawson as Annoying Club Member (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, How to Read has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Read page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Read tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Read (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Read change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Read worth watching?
- How to Read holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Read?
- How to Read stars Robert Benchley, Barbara Bedford, Marie Blake, Hal K. Dawson and Mahlon Hamilton.
- When was How to Read released?
- How to Read was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.