Stage Door (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1937, Stage Door is a comedy and drama film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 92 minutes. “Great stars! Great story! Great picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ups and downs in the lives and careers of a group of ambitious young actresses and show girls from disparate backgrounds brought together in a theatrical hostel. Centres particularly on the conflict and growing friendship between Terry Randall, a rich girl confident in her talent and ability to make it to the top on the stage, and Jean Maitland, a world weary and cynical trouper who has taken the hard knocks of the ruthless and over-populated world of the Broadway apprentice.
Who’s in it. Stage Door stars Katharine Hepburn as Terry Randall, Ginger Rogers as Jean Maitland, Adolphe Menjou as Anthony Powell and Gail Patrick as Linda Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Stage Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
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 Stage Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Door (1937)?
- In US, Stage Door 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 Stage Door worth watching?
- Stage Door holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Door?
- Stage Door stars Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, Gail Patrick and Andrea Leeds.
- When was Stage Door released?
- Stage Door was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.