Footlight Varieties (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1951, Footlight Varieties is a comedy and music film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 61 minutes. “A New Musical Revue Including Highlights From RKO Film Hits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A compilation of scenes and acts from various comedy and musical shorts over the years.
Who’s in it. Footlight Varieties stars Jack Paar as Himself - Host, Leon Errol as Leon Errol (segment "He Forgot To Remember") (archive footage), Liberace as Himself and Red Buttons as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Footlight Varieties has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footlight Varieties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footlight Varieties tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footlight Varieties (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Footlight Varieties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Footlight Varieties worth watching?
- Footlight Varieties holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Footlight Varieties?
- Footlight Varieties stars Jack Paar, Leon Errol, Liberace, Red Buttons and Dorothy Granger.
- When was Footlight Varieties released?
- Footlight Varieties was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.