Glamour Boy (1941)

Marathon Pictures is stuck with Billy Doran, Whiz Quiz radio show star but a flop in Hollywood. Ex-child star Tiny Barlow suggests that the studio remake "Skippy", the film that made him ... See full summary »

Director:

Ralph Murphy

Writers:

Val Burton, F. Hugh Herbert,

Stars:

Jackie Cooper, Susanna Foster, Walter Abel

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Cooper	...	Tiny Barlow
Susanna Foster	...	Joan Winslow
Walter Abel	...	Anthony J. Colder
Darryl Hickman	...	Billy Doran
Ann Gillis	...	Brenda Lee
William Demarest	...	Papa Doran
Jackie Searl	...	Georgie Clemons
Edith Meiser	...	Jenny Sullivan (as Edith Meisser)
John Gallaudet	...	Mickey Fadden
William Wright	...	Hank Landon
Charles D. Brown	...	Martin Carmichael
Norma Varden	...	Mrs. Lee
Kay Linaker	...	Mrs. Emily Colder
Maude Eburne	...	Borax Betty
Josephine Whittell	...	Helga Harris

Storyline

Marathon Pictures is stuck with Billy Doran, Whiz Quiz radio show star but a flop in Hollywood. Ex-child star Tiny Barlow suggests that the studio remake "Skippy", the film that made him famous, with himself as coach for little Billy. A. J. Colder, Marathon's Mighty Mogul, agrees. Joan Winslow, a contract player who has never had a part, is picked to replace balky Brenda Lee in Marathon's monster musical of the year. Tiny poses as a big shot and takes credit for getting Joan the role. They are soon seen everywhere together as Tiny is taking advantage of her publicity build-up for his own gain, until he suddenly finds out he is in love with her and confesses his duplicity. This occurs when Colder has forbid Joan to see Tiny anymore, directing her to only be seen with important people who can help her career, and Tiny thinks it is because she has dumped him. He enters into a conspiracy with Brenda's agent, Mickey Fadden, to make Brenda give up her strike and accept the role Colder gave ...

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Taglines:

JUMPIN' JACKIE AND SWEET SUSANNA! (original print media ad - all caps)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 1941 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Volta do Garoto

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dirctor Ted Tetzlaff started the film but fell ill and was replaced by Ralph Murphy.

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Connections

Features Skippy (1931)

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Soundtracks

"The Magic of Magnolias"
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Music by Victor Schertzinger
Sung by Susanna Foster

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