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Stage Door

1937 · Movie · NR · 92 min · ★ 7.1 · 91% critics

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A group of ambitious young women share a theatrical boarding house while chasing auditions, roles, and a break in show business. As rivalries flare and pressures mount, their fast-talking camaraderie is tested by hard choices, industry cynicism, and moments of real vulnerability.

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Details
Years
1937
Release date
1937-10-08
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
92 min
Critic score
91/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (135 votes)
Budget
$952,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a women-centered backstage dramedy with witty, overlapping dialogue and shifting friendships under career pressure; Not for you if you need a tight plot or quieter pacing, and fans of My Man Godfrey may feel at home.

Pros: sharp rapid-fire banter; strong ensemble energy; mix of laughs and pathos | Cons: thin overall plot; tone shifts feel abrupt; some characters underused

Themes

  • roommates
  • based on play or musical
  • boarding house
  • producer
  • audition
  • stage play

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 1938 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gregory La Cava