Varsity Show (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Varsity Show is a music film directed by William Keighley, running about 120 minutes. “IT'S THE CHEER LEADER OF ALL SCREEN MUSICALS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.
Who’s in it. Varsity Show stars Dick Powell as Charles 'Chuck' Daly, Ted Healy as William Williams, Rosemary Lane as Barbara 'Babs' Steward and Priscilla Lane as Betty Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Varsity Show 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Varsity Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Varsity Show tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Varsity Show (1937)?
- In US, Varsity Show is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Varsity Show worth watching?
- Varsity Show holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Varsity Show?
- Varsity Show stars Dick Powell, Ted Healy, Rosemary Lane, Priscilla Lane and Walter Catlett.
- When was Varsity Show released?
- Varsity Show was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.