Footlight Parade (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1933, Footlight Parade is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 104 minutes. “Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Who’s in it. Footlight Parade stars James Cagney as Chester Kent, Joan Blondell as Nan Prescott, Ruby Keeler as Bea Thorn and Dick Powell as Scotty Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Footlight Parade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
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 Footlight Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footlight Parade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footlight Parade (1933)?
- In US, Footlight Parade 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 Footlight Parade worth watching?
- Footlight Parade holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Footlight Parade?
- Footlight Parade stars James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Frank McHugh.
- When was Footlight Parade released?
- Footlight Parade was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.