He Stayed for Breakfast
1940, English. Directed by Alexander Hall.
Meet the merriest mad man that ever barged into a lady's boudoir!
Set in Paris, this romantic comedy revolves around the beautiful estranged wife of a wealthy banker who hides a handsome and fiery Communist fugitive in her apartment.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch He Stayed for Breakfast
He Stayed for Breakfast isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 1940.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Alexander HallDirector
- Loretta YoungMarianna Duval
- Melvyn DouglasPaul Boliet
- Eugene PalletteMaurice Duval
- Alan MarshalAndre Dorlay
- Una O'ConnorDoreta
- Curt BoisComrade Tronavich
- Leonid KinskeyComrade Nicky
- Trevor BardettePolice Lieutenant
- Grady SuttonSalesman
- Frank SullyButcher
- Evelyn YoungSecretary
- Ethelreda LeopoldSecretary
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- P.J. Wolfson, Ernest Vajda, Michael Fessier
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What He Stayed for Breakfast is based on
He Stayed for Breakfast is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked He Stayed for Breakfast
Godspell
1973 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Mouse That Roared
1959 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Love Happy
1949 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Animal Crackers
1930 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Producers
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sleeper
1973 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Big Store
1941 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Twelve Chairs
1970 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Much Ado About Nothing
2013 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
He Stayed for Breakfast: quick answers
Is He Stayed for Breakfast worth watching?
He Stayed for Breakfast doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is He Stayed for Breakfast?
He Stayed for Breakfast runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does He Stayed for Breakfast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for He Stayed for Breakfast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
He Stayed for Breakfast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
He Stayed for Breakfast is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is He Stayed for Breakfast on?
He Stayed for Breakfast isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 1940. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like He Stayed for Breakfast?
If you liked He Stayed for Breakfast, try Godspell, The Mouse That Roared, Love Happy.
Who directed He Stayed for Breakfast?
He Stayed for Breakfast (1940) was directed by Alexander Hall and stars Loretta Young, Melvyn Douglas, Eugene Pallette.
What is He Stayed for Breakfast based on?
He Stayed for Breakfast is adapted from a play or musical.