Road Show (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1941, Road Show is a comedy and music film directed by Hal Roach, running about 87 minutes. “GAY with GIRLS! GOOFY with GAGS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rich playboy Drogo Gaines is in imminent danger of marrying a gold digger, and escapes by feigning insanity. The joke's on him when he wakes up in an asylum full of comical lunatics. There he befriends Colonel Carraway, and together they escape, catching a ride with a beautiful blonde who proves to be Penguin Moore, carnival owner.
Who’s in it. Road Show stars Adolphe Menjou as Col. Carleton Carroway, Carole Landis as Penguin Moore, John Hubbard as Drogo Gaines and Charles Butterworth as Harry Whitman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Road Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road Show (1941)?
- In US, Road Show is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Road Show worth watching?
- Road Show holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road Show?
- Road Show stars Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis, John Hubbard, Charles Butterworth and Patsy Kelly.
- When was Road Show released?
- Road Show was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.