---
title: "The Stork Club"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-stork-club-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 151017
imdb_id: "tt0038119"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Stork Club (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-stork-club-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Stork Club is a 1945 American musical comedy film directed by Hal Walker and produced by B.G. DeSylva Productions. The film features a cast that includes Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Don DeFore, Robert Benchley, Bill Goodwin, Iris Adrian, Mikhail Rasumny, Mary Young, and Andy Russell. The story follows Judy Peabody, an aspiring singer who works as a hat check girl at the famous Stork Club in New York City. The plot begins when Judy rescues an elderly man named J.B. Bates from drowning. Mistaking the disheveled man for a vagrant, she returns to her job, unaware that Bates is actually a wealthy millionaire. Grateful for her actions, Bates becomes Judy's anonymous benefactor. Soon, Judy finds herself living a life of luxury, adorned in minks and diamonds. This sudden change in her circumstances causes significant dismay for her suspicious boyfriend. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in the United States on December 28, 1945.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Artiflix | JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | JustWatch TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hal Walker
- **Networks / Studios**: B.G. DeSylva Productions Inc., Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Betty Hutton** as *Judy Peabody*
- **Barry Fitzgerald** as *Jerry B. 'J.B.' / 'Pop' Bates*
- **Don DeFore** as *Sgt. Danny Wilton*
- **Robert Benchley** as *Tom P. Curtis*
- **Bill Goodwin** as *Sherman Billingsley*
- **Iris Adrian** as *Gwen*
- **Mikhail Rasumny** as *Mr. Coretti*
- **Mary Young** as *Mrs. Edith Bates*
- **Andy Russell** as *Jim Jones*
- **Noel Neill** as *Jacqueline Billingsley (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Stork Club online?
The Stork Club is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus, FlixFling. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Stork Club worth watching?
The Stork Club holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Stork Club and when was it released?
The Stork Club is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1945. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Stork Club?
The Stork Club was directed by Hal Walker.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Stork Club — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/151017)
- [The Stork Club (1945) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038119/fullcredits/)
- [The Stork Club (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stork_Club_(film))
- [The Stork Club (1945) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/151017-the-stork-club/cast)
- [The Stork Club (1945) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-stork-club/credits)

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