Smarty (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Smarty is a comedy film directed by Robert Florey, running about 65 minutes. “THE SMARTEST LAUGH HIT OF THE SEASON!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.
Who’s in it. Smarty stars Joan Blondell as Vicki, Warren William as Tony, Edward Everett Horton as Vernon and Frank McHugh as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Smarty 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 Smarty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smarty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smarty (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smarty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smarty worth watching?
- Smarty holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smarty?
- Smarty stars Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, Frank McHugh and Claire Dodd.
- When was Smarty released?
- Smarty was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.