Men Are Such Fools (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1938, Men Are Such Fools is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Busby Berkeley, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Linda works at an advertising agency, but, unlike the other women in the secretarial pool, she hopes to succeed in the business rather than just find a husband. She rises through the ranks, becoming a copywriter, and attracts the attention of Jimmy, an amorous coworker who wants to marry her. But Jimmy is jealous of Linda's career and of Harry, a radio executive who works with Linda, and their marriage gets off to a very rough start.
Who’s in it. Men Are Such Fools stars Wayne Morris as Jimmy Hall, Priscilla Lane as Linda Lawrence, Humphrey Bogart as Harry Galleon and Hugh Herbert as Harvey Bates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Men Are Such Fools 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 Men Are Such Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men Are Such Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men Are Such Fools (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men Are Such Fools change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men Are Such Fools worth watching?
- Men Are Such Fools holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men Are Such Fools?
- Men Are Such Fools stars Wayne Morris, Priscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, Hugh Herbert and Johnnie Davis.
- When was Men Are Such Fools released?
- Men Are Such Fools was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.