Bad Boy (1925)
In this two-reeler, Jimmy Jump wants to please both of his parents, but they disagree about everything. His father wants him to act more manly, although Jimmy gets his sensitivity from his mother. He wants to wed his girlfriend, and so accepts a job at his father's iron foundry, but does not excel there. Next, Jimmy goes to a tough dance-hall to impress his girl. A highlight is his parody of an Isadora Duncan dance.
Director: Leo McCarey
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: April 11, 1925
Cast
- Charley Chase - Jimmie
- Martha Sleeper - Jimmie's Girl Friend
- Evelyn Burns - Jimmie's Mother
- Hardee Kirkland - Jimmie's Father
- Noah Young - Dance Hall Troublemaker
- Eddie Borden - Dance Hall Proprietor
- Dave Anderson - Foreman (uncredited)
Cinematography: Len Powers
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leo McCarey
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bad Boy about?
- In this two-reeler, Jimmy Jump wants to please both of his parents, but they disagree about everything. His father wants him to act more manly, although Jimmy gets his sensitivity from his mother. He wants to wed his girlfriend, and so accepts a job at his father's iron foundry, but does not excel there. Next, Jimmy goes to a tough dance-hall to impress his girl. A highlight is his parody of an Isadora Duncan dance.
- Who directed Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy was directed by Leo McCarey.
- Who stars in Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy stars Charley Chase, Martha Sleeper, Evelyn Burns, Hardee Kirkland, Noah Young, Eddie Borden.
- How long is Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy is a Comedy film.
- Where was Bad Boy produced?
- Bad Boy was produced in United States of America.