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Watch the Birdie

5.519501h 11mMovieComedyCrimeRomance

A photographer falls for a rich girl and gets mixed up with crooks.

DirectorJack Donohue
WritersDevery Freeman·Ivan Tors
ProducerHarry Ruskin

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jack Donohue

RSRed Skelton
Red Skelton
Rusty Cammeron / Pop Cammeron / Grandpop Cammeron
ADArlene Dahl
Arlene Dahl
Lucia Corlane
AMAnn Miller
Ann Miller
Miss Lucky Vista
LALeon Ames
Leon Ames
Grantland D. Farns
PBPamela Britton
Pamela Britton
Mrs. Shanway
RRRichard Rober
Richard Rober
Mr. Hugh Shanway
DWDick Wessel
Dick Wessel
Man Who Undresses
GHGeorgia Holt
Georgia Holt
Grandpop's Girl (uncredited)
JC
James Carlisle
Dignitary on Dais (uncredited)
DC
Dick Cherney
Pedestrian (uncredited)
RHRobert Hyatt
Robert Hyatt
Boy in Camera Shop (uncredited)

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Watch the Birdie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Watch the Birdie?

Watch the Birdie isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Watch the Birdie on Netflix?

No, Watch the Birdie is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Watch the Birdie on Amazon Prime Video?

Watch the Birdie isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Watch the Birdie for free?

Watch the Birdie isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.