The Bashful Bachelor (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1942, The Bashful Bachelor is a comedy film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Lum Edwards is annoyed with his partner in Pine Ridge's Jot-'em-Down general store, Abner Peabody, because Abner has swapped their delivery car for a racehorse. Lum is also too timid to propose to Geraldine, so he involves Abner in a "rescue" effort which nearly gets both of them killed. They try again, and this time Geraldine is impressed. Lum writes a proposal note, but Abner, by mistake, delivers it to the Widder Abernathy, who has been ready to remarry for years. This puts Lum in a peck of trouble until the sheriff appears with the Widder's long-gone and hiding husband.
Who’s in it. The Bashful Bachelor stars Chester Lauck as Lum Edwards, Norris Goff as Abner Peabody, Zasu Pitts as Geraldine and Grady Sutton as Cedric Wiehunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Bashful Bachelor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $675K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bashful Bachelor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bashful Bachelor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bashful Bachelor (1942)?
- In US, The Bashful Bachelor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bashful Bachelor worth watching?
- The Bashful Bachelor holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bashful Bachelor?
- The Bashful Bachelor stars Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Zasu Pitts, Grady Sutton and Oscar O'Shea.
- When was The Bashful Bachelor released?
- The Bashful Bachelor was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.