Stand-In (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1937, Stand-In is a comedy and romance film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 91 minutes. “Hail! The conquering hero comes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An east coast efficiency expert, who stakes his reputation on his ability to turn around a financially troubled Hollywood studio, receives some help from a former child star who now works as a stand-in for the studio.
Who’s in it. Stand-In stars Leslie Howard as Atterbury Dodd, Joan Blondell as Lester Plum, Humphrey Bogart as Doug Quintain and Alan Mowbray as Koslofski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Stand-In 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 Stand-In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stand-In tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stand-In (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stand-In change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stand-In worth watching?
- Stand-In holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stand-In?
- Stand-In stars Leslie Howard, Joan Blondell, Humphrey Bogart, Alan Mowbray and Marla Shelton.
- When was Stand-In released?
- Stand-In was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.