Jack's the Boy (1932)
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
Director: Walter Forde
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 11, 1932
Cast
- Jack Hulbert - Jack Brown
- Cicely Courtneidge - Mrs. Bobday
- Winifred Shotter - Ivy
- Francis Lister - Jules Martin
- Peter Gawthorne - Mr. Brown
- Ben Field - Mr. Bobday
- Charles Farrell - Martin
- Dickie Valentine
- O.B. Clarence - Timkins
- Hal Gordon - Man with scarf at accident
Screenplay
- Jack Hulbert (Story)
- W.P. Lipscomb
- Douglas Furber (Story)
Cinematography: Leslie Rowson
Editing: John Monck, Ian Dalrymple
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jack's the Boy about?
- With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
- Who directed Jack's the Boy?
- Jack's the Boy was directed by Walter Forde.
- Who stars in Jack's the Boy?
- Jack's the Boy stars Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Winifred Shotter, Francis Lister, Peter Gawthorne, Ben Field.
- How long is Jack's the Boy?
- Jack's the Boy has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Jack's the Boy?
- Jack's the Boy is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jack's the Boy produced?
- Jack's the Boy was produced in United Kingdom.