Trottie True (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1949, Trottie True is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Tottie True is a gay-90s British music-hall performer who has her sights set on moving from rags to riches, who loses her heart to the pure-and-true blue balloonist, Sid Skinner, but continues her upward search on improving her social status. She finally settles for Lord Landon Digby who has lots of assets and a very-stiff upper lip. She gets a lot of the latter and very little of the former, and decides Sid might have been a better choice.

Who’s in it. Trottie True stars Jean Kent as Trottie True, James Donald as Lord Digby Langdon, Hugh Sinclair as Maurice Beckenham and Andrew Crawford as Sid Skinner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Trottie True has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Trottie True tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trottie True (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trottie True change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Trottie True worth watching?
Trottie True holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Trottie True?
Trottie True stars Jean Kent, James Donald, Hugh Sinclair, Andrew Crawford and Bill Owen.
When was Trottie True released?
Trottie True was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.