Pretty Ladies (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1925, Pretty Ladies is a comedy and drama film directed by Monta Bell, running about 74 minutes. “The Fastest Steppin' Picture You Ever Saw!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maggie, a headlining comedienne with the Follies, takes a fall off the stage into the orchestra pit and lands on the drum of musician Al Cassidy. One thing leads to another, they fall in love and get married. Al becomes a famous songwriter and Maggie stays home and has children. One day Al is hired to write a big number for Selma Larson, one of the Follies' most beautiful stars, and falls for her.
Who’s in it. Pretty Ladies stars Zasu Pitts as Maggie Keenan, Tom Moore as Al Cassidy, Ann Pennington as Herself and Lilyan Tashman as Selma Larson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pretty Ladies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pretty Ladies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pretty Ladies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pretty Ladies (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pretty Ladies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pretty Ladies worth watching?
- Pretty Ladies holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Pretty Ladies?
- Pretty Ladies stars Zasu Pitts, Tom Moore, Ann Pennington, Lilyan Tashman and Bernard Randall.