Music Is Magic (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1935, Music Is Magic is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by George Marshall, running about 66 minutes. “When you're not cheering the music, you're laughing at the fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging star finally recognizes the truth when she is replaced in her new movie by a girl from the chorus.
Who’s in it. Music Is Magic stars Alice Faye as Peggy Harper, Ray Walker as Jack Lambert, Bebe Daniels as Diane De Valle and Frank Mitchell as Peanuts Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Music Is Magic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Music Is Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Music Is Magic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Music Is Magic (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Music Is Magic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Music Is Magic worth watching?
- Music Is Magic holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Music Is Magic?
- Music Is Magic stars Alice Faye, Ray Walker, Bebe Daniels, Frank Mitchell and Jack Durant.
- When was Music Is Magic released?
- Music Is Magic was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.