Glorious Betsy (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1928, Glorious Betsy is a drama and history film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 80 minutes. “THE GLAMOUROUS ROMANCE OF THE BELLE OF BALTIMORE AND NAPOLEON'S BROTHER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vitaphone production reels #2471-2478; third Warner Bros. feature film - the first being The Jazz Singer and the second Tenderloin - to include talking sequences, along with the by now usual Vitaphone musical score and sound effects. A copy of this film survives at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., but the sound disks are lost.
Who’s in it. Glorious Betsy stars Dolores Costello as Betsy Patterson, Conrad Nagel as Jérôme Bonaparte, John Miljan as Preston and Marc McDermott as Col. Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Glorious Betsy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Glorious Betsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glorious Betsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glorious Betsy (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glorious Betsy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Glorious Betsy worth watching?
- Glorious Betsy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glorious Betsy?
- Glorious Betsy stars Dolores Costello, Conrad Nagel, John Miljan, Marc McDermott and Pasquale Amato.
- When was Glorious Betsy released?
- Glorious Betsy was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.