Bedtime Story (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1941, Bedtime Story is a comedy and romance film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 85 minutes. “MEN...I'LL BET YOU TELL THIS ONE TO ALL THE GIRLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Braodway playwright wants to keep on writing plays for his wife to star in, but all she wants is to retire to Connecticut and, following a few 'worlds-apart" discussion of the issue, they get a divorce. The actress marries a banker in a fit of pique only to quickly discover the divorce was not valid. She communicates this information to her not-yet ex-husband and he, to prevent consummation of the invalid marriage rescues her by sending plumbers, waiters, porters, chambermaids, bellhops, desk clerks, exterminators and, finally, a crowd of roistering conventioneers to the suite to ensure no bedtime story would take place there
Who’s in it. Bedtime Story stars Fredric March as Luke Drake, Loretta Young as Jane Drake, Robert Benchley as Eddie Turner and Allyn Joslyn as William Dudley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bedtime Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bedtime Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bedtime Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bedtime Story (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bedtime Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bedtime Story worth watching?
- Bedtime Story holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bedtime Story?
- Bedtime Story stars Fredric March, Loretta Young, Robert Benchley, Allyn Joslyn and Eve Arden.
- When was Bedtime Story released?
- Bedtime Story was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.