Three Smart Girls (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1936, Three Smart Girls is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Henry Koster, running about 84 minutes. “They SAY nothing They HEAR nothing They SEE nothing but KNOW everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The three Craig sisters Penny, Kay, and Joan, go to New York to stop their divorced father from marrying gold digger Donna Lyons and re-unite him with their mother.
Who’s in it. Three Smart Girls stars Deanna Durbin as Penny Craig, Barbara Read as Kay Craig, Nan Grey as Joan Craig and Charles Winninger as Judson Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Three Smart Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Smart Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Smart Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Smart Girls (1936)?
- In US, Three Smart Girls is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Smart Girls worth watching?
- Three Smart Girls holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Three Smart Girls?
- Three Smart Girls stars Deanna Durbin, Barbara Read, Nan Grey, Charles Winninger and Binnie Barnes.
- When was Three Smart Girls released?
- Three Smart Girls was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.