Stage Door
Seen it?1937 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Amadeus or Harvey, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $952K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gregory La Cava
- Katharine HepburnTerry Randall
- Ginger RogersJean Maitland
- Adolphe MenjouAnthony Powell
- Gail PatrickLinda Shaw
- Constance CollierMiss Luther
- Andrea LeedsKay Hamilton
- Samuel S. HindsHenry Sims
- Lucille BallJudith
- Franklin PangbornHarcourt
- William CorsonBill