Blessed Event (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1932, Blessed Event is a comedy and drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 80 minutes. “Here it is! The scandalous comedy of a scandal columnist who rose FROM A KEYHOLE TO A NATIONAL INSTITUTION” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press.
Who’s in it. Blessed Event stars Lee Tracy as Alvin Roberts, Mary Brian as Gladys Price, Dick Powell as Bunny Harmon and Allen Jenkins as Frankie Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blessed Event 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 Blessed Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blessed Event tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blessed Event (1932)?
- In US, Blessed Event 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 Blessed Event worth watching?
- Blessed Event holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blessed Event?
- Blessed Event stars Lee Tracy, Mary Brian, Dick Powell, Allen Jenkins and Ruth Donnelly.
- When was Blessed Event released?
- Blessed Event was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.