A Successful Failure (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1934, A Successful Failure is a comedy film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work. So his loyal co-worker Phil decides to see what he can do to help everyone see what his friend has to offer.
Who’s in it. A Successful Failure stars William Collier Sr. as Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley, Lucile Gleason as Mrs. Cushing, Russell Hopton as Phil Stardon and Gloria Shea as Ruth Cushing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Successful Failure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Successful Failure page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Successful Failure tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Successful Failure (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Successful Failure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Successful Failure worth watching?
- A Successful Failure holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Successful Failure?
- A Successful Failure stars William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton, Gloria Shea and William Janney.
- When was A Successful Failure released?
- A Successful Failure was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.