The Wild Party (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1929, The Wild Party is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dorothy Arzner, running about 77 minutes. “SEE CLARA BOW ESCAPE THE BIG BUTTER AND NECK MAN. IF YOU LIKE YOUR WOMEN WILD, THIS IS IT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wild girls at a college pay more attention to parties than their classes. But when one party girl, Stella Ames, goes too far at a local bar and gets in trouble, her professor has to rescue her. Gossip linking the two escalates until Stella proves she is decent by shielding an innocent girl and winning the professor's respect.
Who’s in it. The Wild Party stars Clara Bow as Stella Ames, Fredric March as James Gilmore, Marceline Day as Faith Morgan and Shirley O'Hara as Helen Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wild Party 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 The Wild Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Party (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Party worth watching?
- The Wild Party holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Wild Party?
- The Wild Party stars Clara Bow, Fredric March, Marceline Day, Shirley O'Hara and Adrienne Dore.
- When was The Wild Party released?
- The Wild Party was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.