“Here's a real comedy of the theater, which takes you behind the scenes of a thrilling melodrama and shows you how they acted in the old ten-twenty-thirties. You'll learn how to make love and say nice things to your sweetheart.”
Watch The Matinee Idol for Free in 123Movies
The Matinee Idol (1928) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Matinee Idol at a Glance
The Matinee Idol is a 1928 romance and comedy film from director Frank Capra, featuring Bessie Love, Johnnie Walker and Ernest Hilliard. It has a runtime of 56 minutes and premiered on March 14, 1928. The Matinee Idol holds an average TMDB user score of 6.6/10 from 19 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
Official Trailer Coming Soon
An official trailer for “The Matinee Idol” has not been indexed yet from verified studio channels.
Search Clips on YouTubeStoryline & Synopsis
The famous matinee idol and blackface comedian, Don Wilson, heads out of town to escape adulation. There, calling himself Harry Mann, he accidentally joins a traveling acting troupe, and falls in love with Ginger Bolivar, who runs the troupe and stars in their Civil War melodrama. Don's producer sees the play, and thinks it's a comic masterpiece, and just what Don's Broadway show needs. But when Ginger finds out she's been played for a fool, will she forgive Don? Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in 1997.
Where “The Matinee Idol” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Bessie Love
Ginger Bolivar
Johnnie Walker
Don Wilson - aka Harry Mann
Ernest Hilliard
Arnold Wingate
Lionel Belmore
Jasper Bolivar
David Mir
Eric Barrymaine
Joe Bordeaux
Auditoning Actor (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Don's Valet (uncredited)
Sidney D'Albrook
J. Madison Wilberforce (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Matinee Idol
What is the release date of The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol was released on March 14, 1928.
How long is The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol runs 56 minutes (56 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol stars Bessie Love as Ginger Bolivar, Johnnie Walker as Don Wilson - aka Harry Mann, Ernest Hilliard as Arnold Wingate and Lionel Belmore as Jasper Bolivar. The cast also includes David Mir, Joe Bordeaux, Sidney Bracey and Sidney D'Albrook.
Who directed The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol was directed by Frank Capra.
What kind of movie is The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol is listed on TMDB as a mix of romance and comedy.
What is The Matinee Idol rated?
The Matinee Idol is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.6/10 from 19 votes.
What should I watch if I liked The Matinee Idol?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Matinee Idol include Let's Make Love (1960), What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023), Christmas with You (2022), Love Is in the Air (2023) and Relative Values (2000).
Can I stream the full movie of The Matinee Idol on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
Let's Make Love
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Christmas with You
Love Is in the Air
Relative Values
Whisky Galore
I Love You Again
The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
Easy Virtue
How to Marry a Millionaire
Desk Set
