Parnell (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Parnell is a drama, romance and history film directed by John M. Stahl, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) struggles to free his country from English rule, but his relationship with married Katie O'Shea threatens to ruin all his dreams of freedom.
Who’s in it. Parnell stars Clark Gable as Charles Stewart Parnell, Myrna Loy as Katie O'Shea, Edna May Oliver as Aunt Ben Wood and Edmund Gwenn as Henry Campbell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Parnell has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parnell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parnell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parnell (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parnell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parnell worth watching?
- Parnell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parnell?
- Parnell stars Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Edna May Oliver, Edmund Gwenn and Alan Marshal.
- When was Parnell released?
- Parnell was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.