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Three Little Words

6.319501h 42mNRMovieMusicComedyRomance

Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner…

DirectorRichard Thorpe
WriterGeorge Wells
ProducerJack Cummings

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Thorpe

FAFred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Bert Kalmar
RSRed Skelton
Red Skelton
Harry Ruby
VVera-Ellen
Vera-Ellen
Jessie Brown Kalmar
ADArlene Dahl
Arlene Dahl
Eileen Percy
KWKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Charlie Kope
GRGale Robbins
Gale Robbins
Terry Lordel
GDGloria DeHaven
Gloria DeHaven
Mrs. Carter DeHaven
PRPhil Regan
Phil Regan
Phil Regan
HSHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon
Clanahan
DRDebbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Helen Kane
PHPaul Harvey
Paul Harvey
Al Masters
CCCarleton Carpenter
Carleton Carpenter
Dan Healy

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Three Little Words — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Three Little Words?

Three Little Words isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Three Little Words on Netflix?

No, Three Little Words is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Three Little Words on Amazon Prime Video?

Three Little Words isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Three Little Words for free?

Three Little Words isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Three Little Words based on a true story?

Yes — Three Little Words is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).