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Annabel Takes a Tour

1938Movie1 h 7 min

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Annabel Allison, star of Wonder Pictures, is irked at her poor publicity, especially when a rival gets engaged to a Marquis; so she makes studio head Webb re-hire disgraced publicity agent Morgan for her personal appearance tour. The trip proceeds with a flurry of Morgan's crazy, slapstick publicity stunts. Then Annabel has her chance to "bag" a real Viscount.

Feels like

  • Classic Screwball Comedy
  • Hollywood Satire
  • Lighthearted & Witty
  • Fast-Paced Slapstick
  • Romantic Hijinks
  • Showbiz Antics
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Charming Performances
  • Pre-War Era

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Lew Landers
Written by
Olive Cooper, Bert Granet, Joe Bigelow
Produced by
Lou Lusty
Music by
Robert Russell Bennett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 10, 1938 · 1 h 7 min · Comedy

Released
November 10, 1938
Runtime
1 h 7 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Annabel Takes a Tour?"

Questions about Annabel Takes a Tour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Annabel Takes a Tour?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Annabel Takes a Tour from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Annabel Takes a Tour worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Annabel Takes a Tour a sequel?

  1. The Affairs of Annabel (1938)
  2. Annabel Takes a Tour (1938)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Affairs of Annabel (1938).

Is Annabel Takes a Tour okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Annabel Takes a Tour make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Annabel Takes a Tour?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.