Virtue (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1932, Virtue is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 68 minutes. “Yesterday a Lady with a Past — Today the Wife of the Man She Loved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Given a second chance after her arrest for prostitution, Mae decides to go straight. Mae is soon befriended by kindly cab driver Jimmy Doyle who gets her work at a diner, where she meets Gert, another former prostitute. Mae and Jimmy fall in love, marry and save to buy a small business. Gert then pleads for money from Mae, which results in her unwitting involvement in a crime. Believing Mae has lied and cheated him, Jimmy threatens to leave her.
Who’s in it. Virtue stars Carole Lombard as Mae, Pat O’Brien as Jimmy Doyle, Ward Bond as Frank and Shirley Grey as Gert Hanlon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Virtue 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 Virtue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virtue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virtue (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Virtue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Virtue worth watching?
- Virtue holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virtue?
- Virtue stars Carole Lombard, Pat O’Brien, Ward Bond, Shirley Grey and Mayo Methot.
- When was Virtue released?
- Virtue was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.