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Merton of the Movies

6.319471h 22mNRMovieComedyRomance

In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get…

DirectorRobert Alton
WritersLou Breslow·George Wells

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Cast · Directed by Robert Alton

RSRed Skelton
Red Skelton
Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage
VOVirginia O'Brien
Virginia O'Brien
Phyllis Montague
GGGloria Grahame
Gloria Grahame
Beulah Baxter
LALeon Ames
Leon Ames
Lawrence Rupert
AMAlan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
Frank Mulvaney
CBCharles D. Brown
Charles D. Brown
Jeff Baird
HHHugo Haas
Hugo Haas
Von Strutt - Director
HHHarry Hayden
Harry Hayden
Mr. Gashwiler
TTTom Trout
Tom Trout
Marty
DFDouglas Fowley
Douglas Fowley
Phil
DWDick Wessel
Dick Wessel
Chick
MAMorris Ankrum
Morris Ankrum
Goodfellow's Club Manager (uncredited)

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Merton of the Movies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Merton of the Movies?

Merton of the Movies isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Merton of the Movies on Netflix?

No, Merton of the Movies is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Merton of the Movies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Merton of the Movies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Merton of the Movies for free?

Merton of the Movies isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Merton of the Movies?

Merton of the Movies hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 29, 1947. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.