Dramatic School (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1938, Dramatic School is a drama and romance film directed by Robert B. Sinclair, running about 80 minutes. “What price fame for innocent beauties seeking careers in the theatre's spotlight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring actress Louise Muban attends the prestigious Paris School of Drama during the day and works at a dreary factory assembling gas meters at night. She daydreams and "acts" her way through life, and her fellow students at school begin to suspect her stories are just that - fabrications. After Louise begins to weave an actual meeting with a debonair playboy into a fantasy of club dates and romance, her classmate Nana discovers the lie when she too meets the playboy. Nana sets a trap for Louise, and the result is an end to one fantasy and the realization of another.
Who’s in it. Dramatic School stars Luise Rainer as Louise Mauban, Paulette Goddard as Nana, Alan Marshal as Marquis Andre D'Abbencourt and Lana Turner as Mado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dramatic School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dramatic School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dramatic School tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dramatic School (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dramatic School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dramatic School worth watching?
- Dramatic School holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dramatic School?
- Dramatic School stars Luise Rainer, Paulette Goddard, Alan Marshal, Lana Turner and Genevieve Tobin.
- When was Dramatic School released?
- Dramatic School was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.