Sweet Adeline (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Sweet Adeline is a romance and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1898, composer Sid Barnett manages to get his sweetheart, Adeline the beer-garden singer, to sing the lead in his new Broadway operetta; this infuriates Elysia, the erstwhile star. But Sid frets as Adeline spends increasing amounts of time with the dashing Major Day.
Who’s in it. Sweet Adeline stars Irene Dunne as Adeline 'Addie' Schmidt, Donald Woods as Sid Barnett, Hugh Herbert as Rupert Rockingham and Ned Sparks as Dan Herzig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sweet Adeline 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 Sweet Adeline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Adeline tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Adeline (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Adeline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Adeline worth watching?
- Sweet Adeline holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Adeline?
- Sweet Adeline stars Irene Dunne, Donald Woods, Hugh Herbert, Ned Sparks and Joseph Cawthorn.
- When was Sweet Adeline released?
- Sweet Adeline was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.