The Stork Club_
"It's a WONDERFUL Story ... About the GRANDEST people ... Having the LOVELIEST Time at ... New York's Most GLITTERING Night Spot!"
After aspiring singer Judy Peabody rescues the elderly J.B. Bates from drowning, she assumes that the disheveled man is a vagrant and goes back to her job checking hats at New York City's famed Stork Club. But Bates is actually a grateful millionaire who becomes Judy's anonymous benefactor, and before long the working girl is swathed in minks and diamonds, much to the dismay of her suspicious beau.
Starring
Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Don DeFore
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Stork Club was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
After aspiring singer Judy Peabody rescues the elderly J.B. Bates from drowning, she assumes that the disheveled man is a vagrant and goes back to her job ch...
The Stork Club is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (17)
Betty Hutton
Judy Peabody
Barry Fitzgerald
Jerry B. 'J.B.' / 'Pop' Bates
Don DeFore
Sgt. Danny Wilton
Robert Benchley
Tom P. Curtis
Bill Goodwin
Sherman Billingsley
Iris Adrian
Gwen
Mikhail Rasumny
Mr. Coretti
Mary Young
Mrs. Edith Bates
Andy Russell
Jim Jones
Noel Neill
Jacqueline Billingsley (uncredited)
Mae Busch
Vera (uncredited)
Jean Acker
Dress Saleslady
Sam Ash
Ringsider
DB
Dorothy Barrett
Showgirl
Mae Busch
Vera
Catherine Craig
Louella Parsons
Audrey Young
Jenny
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (10 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Stork Club about?
After aspiring singer Judy Peabody rescues the elderly J.B. Bates from drowning, she assumes that the disheveled man is a vagrant and goes back to her job checking hats at New York City's famed Stork Club. But Bates is actually a grateful millionaire who becomes Judy's anonymous benefactor, and before long the working girl is swathed in minks and diamonds, much to the dismay of her suspicious beau.
How long is The Stork Club?
The Stork Club has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Stork Club?
The cast of The Stork Club includes Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Don DeFore, Robert Benchley, Bill Goodwin.
What is the rating of The Stork Club?
The Stork Club has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Music