Morning Glory

1933Movie1 h 14 minNR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Wildly optimistic chatterbox Eva Lovelace is a would-be actress trying to crash the New York stage. She attracts the interest of a paternal actor, a philandering producer, and an earnest playwright. Is she destined for stardom, or will she fade like a morning glory after its brief blooming?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Lowell Sherman
Written by
Howard J. Green
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Max Steiner

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August 18, 1933 · 1 h 14 min · NR

Released
August 18, 1933
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

The Not-Love Interest, Jerkass Has a Point, This Is My Chair +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Morning Glory?"

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Where can I stream Morning Glory?

In the United States, Morning Glory streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Morning Glory worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Morning Glory good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Morning Glory plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Morning Glory use?

The Not-Love InterestJerkass Has a PointThis Is My ChairPretty Fly for a White GuyThis Just In!Cooking ShowThe CameoSmoking Is CoolBlithe SpiritReal Men CookButt-MonkeyGrumpy Old Manand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including The Not-Love Interest, Jerkass Has a Point, and This Is My Chair.