Primrose Path (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Primrose Path is a drama and romance film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 93 minutes. “The Play That Shocked New York And Rocked Broadway With Laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.
Who’s in it. Primrose Path stars Ginger Rogers as Ellie May Adams, Joel McCrea as Ed Wallace, Marjorie Rambeau as Mamie Adams and Henry Travers as Gramp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Primrose Path 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primrose Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primrose Path tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primrose Path (1940)?
- In US, Primrose Path 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 Primrose Path worth watching?
- Primrose Path holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primrose Path?
- Primrose Path stars Ginger Rogers, Joel McCrea, Marjorie Rambeau, Henry Travers and Miles Mander.
- When was Primrose Path released?
- Primrose Path was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.