April Showers (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, April Showers is a music film directed by James V. Kern, running about 94 minutes. “MUSICAL COMEDY OF THE VAUDEVILLE DAYS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.
Who’s in it. April Showers stars Jack Carson as Joe Tyme, Ann Sothern as June Tyme, Robert Alda as Billy Shay and S.Z. Sakall as Mr. Curley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, April Showers 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 April Showers page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Showers tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Showers (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for April Showers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is April Showers worth watching?
- April Showers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April Showers?
- April Showers stars Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda, S.Z. Sakall and Robert Ellis.
- When was April Showers released?
- April Showers was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.