---
title: "The Goldwyn Follies"
year: 1938
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-goldwyn-follies-1938"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43854
imdb_id: "tt0030194"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Goldwyn Follies (1938) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-goldwyn-follies-1938

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Goldwyn Follies is a 1938 Technicolor film categorized under the genres of romance, music, and comedy. The production features a narrative involving a movie producer who chooses a simple girl to serve as Miss Humanity. In this role, her responsibility is to critically evaluate his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. 

The film was written by Ben Hecht, Sid Kuller, Sam Perrin, and Arthur Phillips. Its musical composition was created by George Gershwin, Vernon Duke, and Ray Golden, with lyrics provided by Ira Gershwin and Sid Kuller. The motion picture includes the hit song Love Walked In. 

The cast features the comedy trio known as the Ritz Brothers, who appeared alongside other headliners of the day, including Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes and was released in the United States on February fourth, 1938.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Marshall
- **Networks / Studios**: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adolphe Menjou** as *Oliver Merlin*
- **Vera Zorina** as *Olga Samara*
- **Kenny Baker** as *Danny Beecher*
- **Andrea Leeds** as *Hazel Dawes*
- **Edgar Bergen** as *Edgar Bergen*
- **Helen Jepson** as *Leona Jerome*
- **Phil Baker** as *Michael Day*
- **Ella Logan** as *Glory Wood*
- **Jerome Cowan** as *Director*
- **Charles Kullmann** as *Alfredo in 'La Traviata'*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Goldwyn Follies worth watching?
The Goldwyn Follies holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Goldwyn Follies and when was it released?
The Goldwyn Follies is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 1938. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Goldwyn Follies?
The Goldwyn Follies was directed by George Marshall.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Goldwyn Follies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43854)
- [The Goldwyn Follies (1938) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030194/fullcredits/)
- [The Goldwyn Follies - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goldwyn_Follies)
- [The Goldwyn Follies (1938) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43854-the-goldwyn-follies/cast)
- [The Goldwyn Follies (1938)](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Ritz Brothers](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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