Zenobia (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1939, Zenobia is a comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 73 minutes. “She Brought a New Kind of Love to the South!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modest country doctor in the antebellum South has to contend with his daughter's upcoming marriage and an affectionate medicine show elephant.
Who’s in it. Zenobia stars Oliver Hardy as Dr. Henry Tibbett, Harry Langdon as Professor McCrackle, Billie Burke as Mrs. Tibbett and Alice Brady as Mrs. Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Zenobia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zenobia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zenobia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zenobia (1939)?
- In GB, Zenobia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zenobia worth watching?
- Zenobia 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 Zenobia?
- Zenobia stars Oliver Hardy, Harry Langdon, Billie Burke, Alice Brady and James Ellison.
- When was Zenobia released?
- Zenobia was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.