Where to Watch Merton of the Movies Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'Merton of the Movies' in the comfort of your own home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Robert Alton-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Merton of the Movies' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Merton of the Movies' right now, here are some specifics about the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy flick.

Released October 11th, 1947, 'Merton of the Movies' stars Red Skelton, Virginia O'Brien, Gloria Grahame, Leon Ames The NR movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 22 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 4 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned."

'Merton of the Movies' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on TCM .