The Boy Friend (1928)
The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
Director: Fred Guiol, Leo McCarey
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: November 10, 1928
Cast
- Max Davidson - Papa Davidson
- Bill Elliott - Gordon Elliot
- Marion Byron - Marion Davidson
- Edgar Kennedy - The Cop
- Fay Holderness - Mama Davidson
- George B. French - Auto Driver
- Lyle Tayo - Auto Passenger
- Charley Young - Bit Role
Screenplay
Cinematography: Len Powers
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy, bank clerk, college student
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy Friend about?
- The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
- Who directed The Boy Friend?
- The Boy Friend was directed by Fred Guiol, Leo McCarey.
- Who stars in The Boy Friend?
- The Boy Friend stars Max Davidson, Bill Elliott, Marion Byron, Edgar Kennedy, Fay Holderness, George B. French.
- How long is The Boy Friend?
- The Boy Friend has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy Friend?
- The Boy Friend is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Boy Friend produced?
- The Boy Friend was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Boy Friend?
- The themes of The Boy Friend include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.