Laughing Sinners (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1931, Laughing Sinners is a drama and romance film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 72 minutes. “America's Dancing Daughter in a Salvation Army Uniform-the dramatic triumph of her career.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ivy Stevens is a cafe entertainer in love with a shifty salesman who deserts her. In attempting to commit suicide, she is saved by Carl, a Salvation Army officer. Encouraged by Carl, Ivy joins the Salvation Army. When her old flame re-enters her life, Ivy finds she is still attracted and begins another affair with him.
Who’s in it. Laughing Sinners stars Joan Crawford as Ivy 'Bunny' Stevens, Neil Hamilton as Howard 'Howdy' Palmer, Clark Gable as Carl Loomis and Marjorie Rambeau as Ruby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Laughing Sinners has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Laughing Sinners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughing Sinners tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughing Sinners (1931)?
- In US, Laughing Sinners 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 Laughing Sinners worth watching?
- Laughing Sinners holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Laughing Sinners?
- Laughing Sinners stars Joan Crawford, Neil Hamilton, Clark Gable, Marjorie Rambeau and Guy Kibbee.
- When was Laughing Sinners released?
- Laughing Sinners was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.