The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Former child star Jackie Cooper headlines this sentimental behind-the-scenes comedy drama. He plays an ex-child star who now jerks sodas for a living in Hollywood. He gets back into the movie business when he overhears a conversation between producers discussing their newest prodigy. Cooper butts in and suggests the producers remake Skippy (a real-life 1931 film that made young Cooper a star). The bigwigs like the idea and then hire Cooper to become the boy's acting coach. Once back on the backlot, Cooper finds both trouble and romance while helping the young boy adjust to life as a movie star.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Ralph MurphyDirector
- Ted TetzlaffDirector
- Val BurtonWriter
- F. Hugh HerbertWriter
- Bradford RopesWriter
Cast
- Jackie CooperTiny Barlow
- Susanna FosterJoan Winslow
- Walter AbelAnthony J. Colder
- Darryl HickmanBilly Doran
- Ann GillisBrenda Lee
- William DemarestPapa Doran
- Jackie SearlGeorgie Clemons
- Edith MeiserJenny Sullivan (as Edith Meisser)
- John GallaudetMickey Fadden
- William WrightHank Landon
- Charles D. BrownMartin Carmichael
- Norma VardenMrs. Lee
Stills
Themes
child star