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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
WritersErnest Pagano·Robert Lord
ProducersHarry Cohn·Frank Capra

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Not available in India
Streaming in 12 other countries

The Matinee Idol isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark and 8 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Australia, Belgium and Canada and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Matinee Idol on Netflix?

No, The Matinee Idol is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Matinee Idol on Amazon Prime Video?

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