Strictly Personal (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, Strictly Personal is a drama film directed by Ralph Murphy, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Soapy Gibson (Edward Ellis) and his wife Annie (Marjorie Rambeau) run a lonely hearts club in a small town. Even during the Depression years these were often "clip joints" - places where people with money but no mate got taken by someone offering the promise of companionship. However, Soapy and Annie are strictly on the level - and they have more than one reason to want to stay on the level. You see Soapy escaped from the law years ago, had some plastic surgery and changed his name, and has been living on the lam with his wife ever since.
Who’s in it. Strictly Personal stars Marjorie Rambeau as Annie Gibson, Dorothy Jordan as Mary O'Connor, Eddie Quillan as Thomas ("Tommy") Jefferson Reed and Edward Ellis as William "Soapy" Gibson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Strictly Personal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strictly Personal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strictly Personal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strictly Personal (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strictly Personal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strictly Personal worth watching?
- Strictly Personal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strictly Personal?
- Strictly Personal stars Marjorie Rambeau, Dorothy Jordan, Eddie Quillan, Edward Ellis and Louis Calhern.
- When was Strictly Personal released?
- Strictly Personal was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.