Scarlet River (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1933, Scarlet River is a comedy, romance and western film directed by Otto Brower, running about 54 minutes. “It's a canyon, not a river!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unable to find open range near Hollywood, western actor Tom Baxter and his troop head to Judy Blake's ranch to shoot their film.
Who’s in it. Scarlet River stars Tom Keene as Tom Baxter, Dorothy Wilson as Judy Blake, Lon Chaney Jr. as Jeff Todd (as Creighton Chaney) and Betty Furness as Babe Jewel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Scarlet River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarlet River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarlet River tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarlet River (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarlet River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scarlet River worth watching?
- Scarlet River holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarlet River?
- Scarlet River stars Tom Keene, Dorothy Wilson, Lon Chaney Jr., Betty Furness and Roscoe Ates.
- When was Scarlet River released?
- Scarlet River was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.