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Trocadero (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1944, Trocadero is a notable film directed by William Nigh, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column carried by newspaper from coast to coast. Hanging out in Hollywood's famed Trocadero restaurant and night-spot, he gets his story when "Troc" owner and band-leader Eddie LeBaron, relates to him the sage of the famed screenland nitery. And hears plenty of music furnished by four of the top name-bands in the land, including that of Bob Chester, who formed his own swing band in 1935 after being top saxophonist with the bands of Ben Pollack and Ben Bernie. Singer Ida James and the Chester band led off with "Shoo Shoo Baby" in their screen debut.

Who’s in it. Trocadero stars Rosemary Lane as Judy Edwards, Johnny Downs as Johnny Edwards, Ralph Morgan as Sam Wallace and Dick Purcell as Spike Nelson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Trocadero has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trocadero page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trocadero (1944)?
In US, Trocadero is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Trocadero worth watching?
Trocadero holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trocadero?
Trocadero stars Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Ralph Morgan, Dick Purcell and Sheldon Leonard.
When was Trocadero released?
Trocadero was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.