---
title: "Ball of Fire"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ball-of-fire-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29884
imdb_id: "tt0033373"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 256
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Ball of Fire (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ball-of-fire-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ball of Fire is a film first released in 1941. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Samuel Goldwyn Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Howard Hawks
- **Networks / Studios**: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gary Cooper** as *Professor Bertram Potts*
- **Barbara Stanwyck** as *Sugarpuss O’Shea*
- **Oskar Homolka** as *Prof. Gurkakoff*
- **Henry Travers** as *Prof. Jerome*
- **S.Z. Sakall** as *Prof. Magenbruch*
- **Tully Marshall** as *Prof. Robinson*
- **Leonid Kinskey** as *Prof. Quintana*
- **Richard Haydn** as *Prof. Oddly*
- **Aubrey Mather** as *Prof. Peagram*
- **Allen Jenkins** as *Garbage Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ball of Fire online?
Ball of Fire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ball of Fire worth watching?
Ball of Fire holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 256 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ball of Fire and when was it released?
Ball of Fire is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 1941. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ball of Fire?
Ball of Fire was directed by Howard Hawks.

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