Thanks for the Memory (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Thanks for the Memory is a comedy, romance and music film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 75 minutes. “A gay story of love and laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Merrick is an out of work writer who stays home and plays house husband while his wife goes to work for her former fiancé and Merrick's publisher who is still carrying a torch for her.
Who’s in it. Thanks for the Memory stars Bob Hope as Steve Merrick, Shirley Ross as Anne Merrick, Charles Butterworth as Biney and Otto Kruger as Gil Morrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Thanks for the Memory 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 Thanks for the Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thanks for the Memory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thanks for the Memory (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thanks for the Memory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thanks for the Memory worth watching?
- Thanks for the Memory holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thanks for the Memory?
- Thanks for the Memory stars Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Charles Butterworth, Otto Kruger and Hedda Hopper.
- When was Thanks for the Memory released?
- Thanks for the Memory was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.