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The Matinee Idol

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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…

DirectorFrank Capra
WritersRobert Lord·Ernest Pagano
ProducersHarry Cohn·Frank Capra

Where to watch

Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Frank Capra

BLBessie Love
Bessie Love
Ginger Bolivar
JWJohnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker
Don Wilson - aka Harry Mann
EHErnest Hilliard
Ernest Hilliard
Arnold Wingate
LBLionel Belmore
Lionel Belmore
Jasper Bolivar
DM
David Mir
Eric Barrymaine
JB
Joe Bordeaux
Auditoning Actor (uncredited)
SBSidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey
Don's Valet (uncredited)
SDSidney D'Albrook
Sidney D'Albrook
J. Madison Wilberforce (uncredited)
MGMary Gordon
Mary Gordon
Woman in Audience (uncredited)

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The Matinee Idol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Matinee Idol?

The Matinee Idol is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Matinee Idol on Netflix?

No, The Matinee Idol is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The Matinee Idol on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Matinee Idol isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Matinee Idol for free?

The Matinee Idol is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.