The Helen Morgan Story (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, The Helen Morgan Story is a drama, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 118 minutes. “Her songs. Her sins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Torch singer Helen Morgan rises from sordid beginnings to fame and fortune only to lose it all to alcohol and poor personal choices.
Who’s in it. The Helen Morgan Story stars Ann Blyth as Helen Morgan, Paul Newman as Larry Maddux, Richard Carlson as Russell Wade and Gene Evans as Whitey Krause, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Helen Morgan Story 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 The Helen Morgan Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Helen Morgan Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Helen Morgan Story (1957)?
- In US, The Helen Morgan Story 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 The Helen Morgan Story worth watching?
- The Helen Morgan Story holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Helen Morgan Story?
- The Helen Morgan Story stars Ann Blyth, Paul Newman, Richard Carlson, Gene Evans and Alan King.
- When was The Helen Morgan Story released?
- The Helen Morgan Story was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.