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Umpa (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 1933, Umpa is a notable film directed by Conrad Goode, running about 16 minutes.

What it’s about. Dialogue and songs are all in rhyme (including one identical song), in the manner of later Columbia film "The Women Haters." Jack Osterman is smitten with a woman on a park bench, and cannot stop saying the word "Umpa" for the rest of the film, which involves his treatment by a doctor and his singing and dancing temptress nurses.

Who’s in it. Umpa stars Jack Osterman as Mr. Umpa, medical patient, Lois January as Nurse, Gloria Shea as Blonde nurse, Mr. Umpa's girl and Gus Reed as Dr. Truly A. Singer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Umpa has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umpa page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Umpa (1933)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Umpa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Umpa worth watching?
Umpa holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Umpa?
Umpa stars Jack Osterman, Lois January, Gloria Shea, Gus Reed and Donald Roberts.
When was Umpa released?
Umpa was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.