What a Man! (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, What a Man! is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 67 minutes. “WHOO-O-O is he a Wolf!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry Burrows, timid, white-collar worker for the firm of Rankin and Phillips, returns to his bachelor apartment to discover Joan Rankin, whom he does not know, hiding there. She feigns illness, Henry goes for a doctor and returns to find that a gangster has been murdered on his doorstep and the police think he is implicated. They inform him that the gangster's moll, Constance, has escaped. Henry thinks they are talking about Joan.
Who’s in it. What a Man! stars Johnny Downs as Henry Burrows, Wanda McKay as Joan Rankin, Robert Kent as Steve Jackson and Etta McDaniel as Bluebell, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Man! page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Man! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Man! (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Man! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in What a Man!?
- What a Man! stars Johnny Downs, Wanda McKay, Robert Kent, Etta McDaniel and Harry Holman.
- When was What a Man! released?
- What a Man! was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.