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On With the Show!

1929·Movie
1h 44min·NR
IMDb5.8

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On With the Show! fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

It had to come! This newest triumph of Science and Art- Motion Pictures in Natural Colors!

With unpaid actors and staff, the stage show Phantom Sweetheart seems doomed. To complicate matters, the box office takings have been robbed and the leading lady refuses to appear. Can the show be saved?
Early Talkie MusicalBackstage DramaShow Business StoryCrisis ManagementHistorical FilmSuspenseful PlotMusical NumbersDetermined CharactersClassic HollywoodPioneer Sound Era

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Crosland, Gordon Hollingshead
Written by:
Robert Lord, Humphrey Pearson, Grant Clarke
Produced by:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Harry Akst, Harvey Cunningham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about On With the Show!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On With the Show! legally?

fuboTVThe RokuFawesomeTubi TV

On With the Show! is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On With the Show! worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On With the Show! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is On With the Show!?

1 h 44 min

On With the Show! runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is On With the Show! in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On With the Show!?

2AUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On With the Show! in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On With the Show! use?

Wedding Ring RemovalTitle DropDramatic DropChorus GirlsShow Within a ShowAs You KnowExtremely Short TimespanAs HimselfThe Musical MusicalDouble Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleThe Dog Was the MastermindLeg Focusand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for On With the Show!, including Wedding Ring Removal, Title Drop, Dramatic Drop.