Strike Me Pink (1936) in Color — Starring Eddie Cantor & Ethel Merman

Strike Me Pink (1936) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Strike Me Pink, Norman Taurog’s 1936 musical comedy starring Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

Eddie Pink is a hopelessly timid, anxious young man who somehow finds himself managing a small-town amusement park that has fallen on hard times — its rides are creaking, its attractions are fading, and its customers have been dwindling for years. Desperate to transform himself from a shrinking violet into the bold, decisive leader the park needs, Eddie devours a popular self-help book that promises to unleash the dormant lion within any meek soul. Armed with this newfound but comically fragile courage, Eddie begins strutting around the park making bold pronouncements and ambitious improvements, his bravado lasting exactly as long as nobody challenges him. Things get dangerously complicated when a ruthless gang of racketeers, led by the menacing crime boss Butch Copeland, decides that the amusement park is the perfect front for an illegal gambling operation and moves in to take control through intimidation and force. Eddie, through a combination of accidental heroism and genuine pluck, becomes the unlikely obstacle standing between the gangsters and their plans. His situation becomes even more chaotic when the gorgeous, brassy nightclub singer Joyce Lennox arrives at the park and turns every head in the place — including Eddie’s, though he can barely string two words together in her overwhelming presence. Joyce, however, is not just a beautiful distraction: she’s sharp, fearless, and perfectly willing to stand up to gangsters when the men around her are cowering. With the help of his loyal but bewildered employees, the fiery and fearless Joyce, and the principles from his self-help book applied in increasingly absurd ways, Eddie must outsmart the dangerous criminals, save the park from being turned into a gambling den, and prove that true courage isn’t about the absence of fear but about doing what’s right despite being absolutely terrified. Along the way, elaborate and spectacular musical numbers, wild slapstick chases through the amusement park’s rides, and Eddie’s trademark rubber-faced physical comedy transform a seemingly simple story into a riotous, dazzling spectacle. This classic movie is a showcase for one of Hollywood’s greatest comedians at the peak of his powers, paired with the incomparable Ethel Merman at her most magnetic.

Cast & Crew

Director: Norman Taurog

Stars: Eddie Cantor, Ethel Merman, Sally Eilers, Harry Parke, William Frawley, Brian Donlevy, Jack La Rue, Rita Rio, Sunnie O’Dea, Edward Brophy

Eddie Cantor is in top form as the hopelessly timid Eddie Pink, deploying his extraordinary physical comedy, famous rolling eyes, and impeccable comic timing to create one of his most endearing screen characters. Cantor had a unique gift for making cowardice hilarious while still making the audience root for his character, and his transformation from quivering weakling to accidental hero is comedy gold. Ethel Merman is a force of nature as Joyce Lennox, belting out musical numbers with her legendary powerhouse voice and bringing a crackling, no-nonsense energy that perfectly complements Cantor’s nervous comedy. Brian Donlevy is smoothly menacing as the crime boss, while William Frawley provides reliable comic support.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Strike Me Pink was originally filmed in black and white, its lavish musical numbers, elaborate amusement park sets with spinning rides and bright attractions, and wild slapstick sequences all captured in polished Samuel Goldwyn production photography. This professionally colorized restoration brings frame-by-frame precision to the vibrant carnival atmosphere, the dazzling costumes and spectacular stage performances, and the comedic energy of Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman at their most dynamic. The colorized version adds sparkle, warmth, and festive life to this restored classic film, making the amusement park setting burst with the colorful energy that audiences of 1936 could only imagine. Now also available in colour.

Buy Strike Me Pink in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Strike Me Pink was Eddie Cantor’s final film produced by the legendary Samuel Goldwyn, capping a celebrated series of lavish musical comedies that were among the most popular and profitable films of the 1930s. Ethel Merman’s powerhouse vocal performances and the elaborate Busby Berkeley-influenced choreography by Robert Alton make this one of the decade’s most entertaining and visually spectacular musical comedies. The film represents the peak of the Goldwyn-Cantor collaboration that had produced such hits as Whoopee!, The Kid from Spain, and Roman Scandals. Through colorization, this golden age musical comedy is preserved for modern audiences who can experience the dazzling entertainment that made Eddie Cantor one of the biggest stars in America.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this a musical film?
A: Yes, Strike Me Pink features several elaborate and spectacular musical numbers performed by Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman, seamlessly combined with slapstick physical comedy, wild amusement park chase sequences, and an entertaining gangster subplot that keeps the story moving at a delightful pace.

Q: Who are the main performers?
A: Eddie Cantor stars as the timid amusement park manager who must find his courage, with the incomparable Ethel Merman as the dynamic nightclub singer. Brian Donlevy plays the menacing gangster, with Sally Eilers and William Frawley in strong supporting roles.

Q: How does colorization enhance this musical comedy?
A: Colorization brings the amusement park to dazzling life — the spinning rides, colorful banners, bright costumes, and elaborate musical production numbers burst with the festive energy and visual spectacle that perfectly complement the film’s joyous, high-spirited entertainment.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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