01 A rare book dealer and his wife investigate a murder at a seaside beauty pageant.
Directed by Busby Berkeley · 1h 13m · Rated NR
6 Best Ann Sothern Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 19, 2026
Ann Sothern brought a spunky comic presence to Hollywood from the 1930s on, especially as the wisecracking Maisie. Maisie has a stranded showgirl on a Wyoming ranch, Fast and Furious has a rare book dealer investigating a murder at a beauty pageant, and Trade Winds has a detective chasing a woman fleeing a murder accusation. There Goes My Girl, Kid Millions and Whoopee! round out the list.
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02 A stranded showgirl takes a job on a remote Wyoming ranch and stirs up unexpected trouble.
Directed by Edwin L. Marin · 1h 15m · Rated NR
03 Ann Sothern features in this comedy-mystery about a private detective who pursues a woman fleeing a murder accusation across the globe.
Directed by Tay Garnett · 1h 33m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
04 Ann Sothern features in this comedy about a pair of divorced newspaper reporters who compete for the same big scoop while reigniting old feelings.
Directed by Ben Holmes · 1h 14m · Rated NR
05 A naive young man inherits a fortune in Egypt, attracting swindlers determined to steal it.
Directed by Roy Del Ruth & Willy Pogany · 1h 30m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store
06 Ann Sothern features in this musical comedy about a hypochondriac whose trip out West gets him embroiled in a runaway bride's romantic troubles.
Directed by Thornton Freeland · 1h 33m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
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