

Footlight Parade
“Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!”
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Where to watch Footlight Parade in United States
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Where is Footlight Parade streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade is a 1933 English-language comedy and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon. The cast is led by James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.
Footlight Parade was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1933, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers
- Manuel Seff, James Seymour, Robert Lord
- Release date
- October 21, 1933
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Footlight Parade cast & crew
Footlight Parade was directed by Lloyd Bacon and written by Manuel Seff, James Seymour, and Robert Lord.
The cast features James Cagney as Chester Kent, Joan Blondell as Nan Prescott, Ruby Keeler as Bea Thorn, Dick Powell as Scotty Blair, Frank McHugh as Francis the Dance Director, and Guy Kibbee as Silas 'Si' Gould.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes and it was produced by Robert Lord.
Is Footlight Parade worth watching?
Footlight Parade holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, Footlight Parade is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Footlight Parade
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Cast of Footlight Parade

James Cagney
Chester Kent

Joan Blondell
Nan Prescott

Ruby Keeler
Bea Thorn

Dick Powell
Scotty Blair

Frank McHugh
Francis the Dance Director

Guy Kibbee
Silas 'Si' Gould

Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Harriet Gould

Hugh Herbert
Charlie Bowers

Claire Dodd
Vivian Rich

Gordon Westcott
Harry Thompson

Arthur Hohl
Al Frazer

Renee Whitney
Cynthia Kent
Footlight Parade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Footlight Parade in United States?
Footlight Parade is streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Footlight Parade on Hoopla?
Yes — Footlight Parade is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Footlight Parade in?
Footlight Parade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Footlight Parade?
Footlight Parade runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Footlight Parade rated?
Footlight Parade is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 103 ratings.











