It's Tough to Be Famous (1932)
He Was Too Busy Making History to Make Love!
Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: April 2, 1932
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
- Mary Brian - Janet Porter McClenahan
- Harold Minjir - Sutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)
- Emma Dunn - 'Moms' McClenahan
- Walter Catlett - Joseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin
- David Landau - Chief Petty Officer Steve Stevens
- Oscar Apfel - S.J. Boynton
- Terrance Ray - Sanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty
- Louise Beavers - Ada, Janet's Maid
Screenplay
- Mary McCall (Story)
- Robert Lord (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hero, pr man
More Films by Director: Alfred E. Green
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's Tough to Be Famous about?
- Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
- Who directed It's Tough to Be Famous?
- It's Tough to Be Famous was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in It's Tough to Be Famous?
- It's Tough to Be Famous stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Brian, Harold Minjir, Emma Dunn, Walter Catlett, David Landau.
- How long is It's Tough to Be Famous?
- It's Tough to Be Famous has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is It's Tough to Be Famous?
- It's Tough to Be Famous is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was It's Tough to Be Famous produced?
- It's Tough to Be Famous was produced in United States of America.