Panama Hattie (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1942, Panama Hattie is a comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 79 minutes. “TO THE FRONT of the HIT PARADE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.
Who’s in it. Panama Hattie stars Red Skelton as Red, Ann Sothern as Hattie Maloney, Rags Ragland as Rags (as 'Rags' Ragland) and Ben Blue as Rowdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Panama Hattie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panama Hattie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panama Hattie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panama Hattie (1942)?
- In US, Panama Hattie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panama Hattie worth watching?
- Panama Hattie holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panama Hattie?
- Panama Hattie stars Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, Rags Ragland, Ben Blue and Marsha Hunt.
- When was Panama Hattie released?
- Panama Hattie was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.