Gold Diggers in Paris (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Gold Diggers in Paris is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Ray Enright, running about 97 minutes. “Romance in Paree!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the representative of the Paris International Dance Exposition arrives in New York to invite the Academy Ballet of America to compete for monetary prizes, the taxi driver mistakenly brings him to the Club Ballé, a nightclub on the brink of declaring bankruptcy. The owners, Terry Moore and Duke Dennis, jump at the chance to go, despite being aware of the mistake. They hire ballet teacher, Luis Leoni, and his only pupil, Kay Morrow, to join the group, hoping to teach their two dozen show girls ballet en route to Paris by ship. Also going along and rooming with Kay is Mona, Terry's ex-wife, who wants to keep an eye on her alimony checks. Naturally, Kay and Terry fall in love.
Who’s in it. Gold Diggers in Paris stars Rudy Vallee as Terry Moore, Rosemary Lane as Kay Morrow, Hugh Herbert as Maurice Giraud and Allen Jenkins as Duke 'Dukie' Dennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gold Diggers in Paris has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gold Diggers in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold Diggers in Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold Diggers in Paris (1938)?
- In US, Gold Diggers in Paris is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gold Diggers in Paris worth watching?
- Gold Diggers in Paris holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Gold Diggers in Paris?
- Gold Diggers in Paris stars Rudy Vallee, Rosemary Lane, Hugh Herbert, Allen Jenkins and Gloria Dickson.
- When was Gold Diggers in Paris released?
- Gold Diggers in Paris was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.