Celebrity (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Celebrity is a comedy and drama film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 70 minutes. “The dramatic and appealing story of a pugilist who wrote limping poems and his love for a Stage Jane. A tremendous, breath-taking picture filled with charm and thrills-the greatest sport film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. a prizefighter poses as a poet as a publicity ploy. As an actress hired to impersonate his high-class love interest, she can’t help falling for the big lug, leading to an elegantly understated climax.
Who’s in it. Celebrity stars Robert Armstrong as Kid Reagan, Clyde Cook as Circus, Lina Basquette as Jane and Dot Farley as Mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Celebrity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Celebrity tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Celebrity (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Celebrity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Celebrity?
- Celebrity stars Robert Armstrong, Clyde Cook, Lina Basquette, Dot Farley and Jack Perry.
- When was Celebrity released?
- Celebrity was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.