Boy Crazy
Synopsis
Jackie's father runs a general store that is on the brink of bankruptcy. To save it, Jackie borrows $2,000 from the local millionaire, Mr. Skinner, and renovates the store into a modern haberdashery. This sparks a rivalry with J. Smythe, a fashionable ladies' milliner from Paris who opens a shop across the street. A pair of kidnappers plot to abduct Mr. Skinner's daughter, Evelina, for ransom. They overhear Evelina mention she plans to buy a specific dress displayed in Smythe's window. However, Jackie buys the dress first, leading the criminals to kidnap her by mistake. Jackie is held in a deserted house. J. Smythe, who has developed feelings for Jackie despite their business rivalry, comes to her rescue. In a comedic turn, Jackie ends up saving him from a beating by dropping heavy jugs on the kidnappers' heads from above.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrice Van
- Original Title
- Boy Crazy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Beatrice Van
Bert Cann
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Bert Cann
Director of Photography
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What is Boy Crazy about?
Jackie's father runs a general store that is on the brink of bankruptcy. To save it, Jackie borrows $2,000 from the local millionaire, Mr. Skinner, and renovates the store into a modern haberdashery. This sparks a rivalry with J. Smythe, a fashionable ladies' milliner from Paris who opens a shop across the street. A pair of kidnappers plot to abduct Mr. Skinner's daughter, Evelina, for ransom. They overhear Evelina mention she plans to buy a specific dress displayed in Smythe's window. However, Jackie buys the dress first, leading the criminals to kidnap her by mistake. Jackie is held in a deserted house. J. Smythe, who has developed feelings for Jackie despite their business rivalry, comes to her rescue. In a comedic turn, Jackie ends up saving him from a beating by dropping heavy jugs on the kidnappers' heads from above.
Who directed Boy Crazy?
Boy Crazy was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Boy Crazy?
The principal cast of Boy Crazy includes Doris May, Fred Gamble, Harry Myers, Otto Hoffman, Gertrude Short.
When was Boy Crazy released and how long is it?
Boy Crazy was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.