Romance of Radium (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1937, Romance of Radium is a history and documentary film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Romance of Radium is a 1937 American short film directed by Jacques Tourneur, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This short film tells the story of the discovery of radium and how it is used in medicine. In 1937, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel) at the 10th Academy Awards
Who’s in it. Romance of Radium stars Pete Smith as Narrator (voice), Margaret Bert as Nurse (uncredited), André Cheron as Henri Antoine Becquerel (uncredited) and James Conaty as American Scientist (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Romance of Radium 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 Romance of Radium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romance of Radium tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romance of Radium (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Romance of Radium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Romance of Radium worth watching?
- Romance of Radium holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romance of Radium?
- Romance of Radium stars Pete Smith, Margaret Bert, André Cheron, James Conaty and Eddie Hart.
- When was Romance of Radium released?
- Romance of Radium was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.