The Merry Monahans
1944, English. Directed by Charles Lamont.
On top of the world or out on their ear...They're the merriest, maddest, lovin'est gang that ever hoofed and spoofed their way to the Big Time!
The film concerns a family vaudeville troupe headed by patriarch Pete Monahan. Because of his love affair with the bottle, Pete manages to get himself and his family blacklisted from every major vaude house in the country. Though Pete's kids Jimmy and Patsy love their dad, they're forced to break away from the act and go off on their own to survive. Eventually, the whole gang is reunited in a shamelessly lachrymose musical finale.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 15 September 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Fessier, Ernest Pagano
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The Merry Monahans runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Merry Monahans is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Merry Monahans on?
The Merry Monahans isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1944. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merry Monahans?
If you liked The Merry Monahans, try Feel the Beat, Sunshine on Leith, Gypsy.
Who directed The Merry Monahans?
The Merry Monahans (1944) was directed by Charles Lamont and stars Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Jack Oakie.