Playing Around (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1930, Playing Around is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 66 minutes. “Drama that will make you hold your breath. ...Romance that will make you heave it into one big sigh. It's the peppiest show from the Princess of Pep!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
Who’s in it. Playing Around stars Alice White as Sheba Miller, Chester Morris as Nickey Solomon, William Bakewell as Jack and Richard Carlyle as Pa Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Playing Around has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Around tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Around (1930)?
- In US, Playing Around is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playing Around worth watching?
- Playing Around holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Around?
- Playing Around stars Alice White, Chester Morris, William Bakewell, Richard Carlyle and Marion Byron.
- When was Playing Around released?
- Playing Around was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.