Beauty for the Asking (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, Beauty for the Asking is a drama and romance film directed by Glenn Tryon, running about 68 minutes. “TO the HIGHEST BIDDER! - the charm secrets that land that man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Denny breaks up with his fiancée Jean to marries wealthy Flora. When Jean is fired from her job she decides to market the face cream she invented. After sending it to twelve rich woman, only Flora decides to invest in the business. As Denny has no job, the girls give him an office at the factory. The business takes off, but Jean finds that she is still in love with Denny and Denny seems to forget he is married to Flora.
Who’s in it. Beauty for the Asking stars Lucille Ball as Jean Russell, Patric Knowles as Denny Williams, Donald Woods as Jeffrey Martin and Frieda Inescort as Flora Barton-Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beauty for the Asking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Beauty for the Asking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty for the Asking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty for the Asking (1939)?
- In US, Beauty for the Asking is available to 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 Beauty for the Asking worth watching?
- Beauty for the Asking holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty for the Asking?
- Beauty for the Asking stars Lucille Ball, Patric Knowles, Donald Woods, Frieda Inescort and Inez Courtney.
- When was Beauty for the Asking released?
- Beauty for the Asking was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.