Best Foot Forward (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, Best Foot Forward is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 95 minutes. “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Honey of a Musical” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
Who’s in it. Best Foot Forward stars Lucille Ball as Lucille Ball, William Gaxton as Jack O'Riley, Virginia Weidler as Helen Schlesinger and Tommy Dix as Elwood C. "Bud" Hooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Best Foot Forward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
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 Best Foot Forward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Foot Forward tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Foot Forward (1943)?
- In US, Best Foot Forward 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 Best Foot Forward worth watching?
- Best Foot Forward holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Best Foot Forward?
- Best Foot Forward stars Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Tommy Dix and Nancy Walker.
- When was Best Foot Forward released?
- Best Foot Forward was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.