Unmarried (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1939, Unmarried is an action, drama and romance film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 63 minutes. “Romance was a word in a torch-song to her” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pals Pat Rogers and Slag Bailey try to collect a debt from Slag's recently deceased boxing promoter but wind up collecting his child, instead, and raising him as their own son.
Who’s in it. Unmarried stars Helen Twelvetrees as Pat Rogers, Buck Jones as Slag Bailey, Donald O'Connor as Ted Streaver (age 12) and Virginia Vale as Betty (as Dorothy Howe), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Unmarried has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unmarried page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unmarried tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unmarried (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unmarried change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unmarried worth watching?
- Unmarried holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unmarried?
- Unmarried stars Helen Twelvetrees, Buck Jones, Donald O'Connor, Virginia Vale and Buster Crabbe.
- When was Unmarried released?
- Unmarried was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.
