Hook, Line and Sinker (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1930, Hook, Line and Sinker is a comedy and romance film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 75 minutes. “Riding a Cyclone of Laughs Through a Broadway Hotel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two fast-talking insurance salesmen meet Mary, who is running away from her wealthy mother, and they agree to help her run a hotel that she owns. When they find out that the hotel is run down and nearly abandoned, they launch a phony PR campaign that presents the hotel as a resort favored by the rich. Their advertising succeeds too well, and many complications soon arise.
Who’s in it. Hook, Line and Sinker stars Bert Wheeler as Wilbur Boswell, Robert Woolsey as Addington Ganzy, Dorothy Lee as Mary Marsh and Jobyna Howland as Mrs. Rebecca Marsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hook, Line and Sinker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hook, Line and Sinker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hook, Line and Sinker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hook, Line and Sinker (1930)?
- In US, Hook, Line and Sinker is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hook, Line and Sinker worth watching?
- Hook, Line and Sinker holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Hook, Line and Sinker?
- Hook, Line and Sinker stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Jobyna Howland and Natalie Moorhead.
- When was Hook, Line and Sinker released?
- Hook, Line and Sinker was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.