The Youngest Profession
“She got their autographs in...”
Synopsis
Best friends Joan and Patricia are teenage autograph seekers who spend most of their day bumping into and having tea with movie stars like Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on disinformation from a meddling governess, Joan also devotes some time to working on the no-problem marriage of her parents.
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Virginia Weidler
Joan Lyons
Edward Arnold
Burton V. Lyons
John Carroll
John Carroll
Ann Ayars
Susan Thayer
Marta Linden
Edith Lyons
Dick Simmons
Douglas Sutton
Agnes Moorehead
Miss Featherstone
Jean Porter
Patricia Drew
Raymond Roe
Schuyler
Dorothy Morris
Secretary
Scotty Beckett
Junior Lyons
Marcia Mae Jones
Vera Bailey
Sara Haden
Sister Lassie
Beverly Tyler
Thyra Winter
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Drew
Thurston Hall
Mr. Drew
Jessica Grayson
Lilybud
Lana Turner
Lana Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- George Oppenheimer, Charles Lederer, Leonard Spigelgass
- Original Title
- The Youngest Profession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
George Oppenheimer, Charles Lederer, Leonard Spigelgass, Lillian Day
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Lillian Day
Writer
George Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Charles Lederer
Screenplay
Leonard Spigelgass
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Youngest Profession about?
Best friends Joan and Patricia are teenage autograph seekers who spend most of their day bumping into and having tea with movie stars like Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on disinformation from a meddling governess, Joan also devotes some time to working on the no-problem marriage of her parents.
Who directed The Youngest Profession?
The Youngest Profession was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in The Youngest Profession?
The principal cast of The Youngest Profession includes Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold, John Carroll, Ann Ayars, Marta Linden.
When was The Youngest Profession released and how long is it?
The Youngest Profession was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Youngest Profession?
The Youngest Profession holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).