Sitting Pretty (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1933, Sitting Pretty is a music film directed by Harry Joe Brown, running about 85 minutes. “Just a couple of song writers with a baby grand...and a grand baby...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Oakie and Jack Haley are songwriters are enroute from New York to Hollywood to make their fame and fortune; Ginger Rogers, a lunchwagon proprieter, joins them.
Who’s in it. Sitting Pretty stars Jack Oakie as Chick Parker, Jack Haley as Pete Pendleton, Ginger Rogers as Dorothy and Gregory Ratoff as Tannenbaum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Sitting Pretty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Sitting Pretty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sitting Pretty tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sitting Pretty (1933)?
- In US, Sitting Pretty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sitting Pretty worth watching?
- Sitting Pretty holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sitting Pretty?
- Sitting Pretty stars Jack Oakie, Jack Haley, Ginger Rogers, Gregory Ratoff and Thelma Todd.
- When was Sitting Pretty released?
- Sitting Pretty was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.