What a Widow! (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1930, What a Widow! is a comedy and romance film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman's elderly husband dies and leaves her $5 million. She travels to Paris and becomes part of the "Continental" set and is pursued by a rich playboy and a lawyer who works for her.
Who’s in it. What a Widow! stars Gloria Swanson as Tamarind Brook, Owen Moore as Gerry Morgan, Lew Cody as Victor and Margaret Livingston as Valli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, What a Widow! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Widow! page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Widow! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Widow! (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Widow! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What a Widow! worth watching?
- What a Widow! holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Widow!?
- What a Widow! stars Gloria Swanson, Owen Moore, Lew Cody, Margaret Livingston and William Holden.
- When was What a Widow! released?
- What a Widow! was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.