Dames (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1934, Dames is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Ray Enright, running about 91 minutes. “A WORLD'S FAIR OF BEAUTY, SONG - LAUGHTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reformer's daughter wins the lead role in a scandalous Broadway show.
Who’s in it. Dames stars Joan Blondell as Mabel Anderson, Dick Powell as Jimmy Higgens, Ruby Keeler as Barbara Hemingway and Zasu Pitts as Matilda Hemingway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dames has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and 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 Dames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dames tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dames (1934)?
- In US, Dames is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and 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 Dames worth watching?
- Dames holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Dames?
- Dames stars Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Zasu Pitts and Guy Kibbee.
- When was Dames released?
- Dames was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.