No Time for Comedy (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, No Time for Comedy is a comedy and romance film directed by William Keighley, running about 98 minutes. “A country boy takes over Broadway . . . until he gets into heart-trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director William Keighley's 1940 film adaptation of S. N. Behrman's stage hit, about an aspiring playwright who finds himself an overnight Broadway success, stars James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin, Louise Beavers, Charles Ruggles and Allyn Joslyn.
Who’s in it. No Time for Comedy stars James Stewart as Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook, Rosalind Russell as Linda Paige Esterbrook, Genevieve Tobin as Amanda 'Mandy' Swift and Charles Ruggles as Philo Swift, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, No Time for Comedy 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 No Time for Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Time for Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Time for Comedy (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Time for Comedy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Time for Comedy worth watching?
- No Time for Comedy holds an audience score of 6.2 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 No Time for Comedy?
- No Time for Comedy stars James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles and Allyn Joslyn.
- When was No Time for Comedy released?
- No Time for Comedy was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.