Goodbye Broadway (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, Goodbye Broadway is a comedy film directed by Ray McCarey, running about 65 minutes. “THEY WERE FULL OF FLASH - BUT NEVER FLUSH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pat and Molly Malloy, once famed vaudeville and Broadway performers, arrive to play the small town of Hamilton, Conn. with a troupe of dancers, singers, a trained dog and an educated seal. Harry Clark, the clerk at the rundown Swanzey Hotel, insults Pat and the latter uses the $4000, that he and Molly have been saving for years to buy a retirement farm, to buy the hotel so he can fire Harry. Local skinflint, J.A. Higgins wants the hotel as he knows the state has intentions to buy it for a museum, but Pat won't sell.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Broadway stars Alice Brady as Molly Malloy, Charles Winninger as Pat Malloy, Tom Brown as Chuck Bradford and Dorothea Kent as Jeanne Carlyle, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Broadway (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goodbye Broadway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Goodbye Broadway?
- Goodbye Broadway stars Alice Brady, Charles Winninger, Tom Brown, Dorothea Kent and Frank Jenks.
- When was Goodbye Broadway released?
- Goodbye Broadway was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.