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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb193318mUnited States of America

What's to Do?

Synopsis

Sonny Rogers has just gotten elected class president, he's a star baseball player, and has a cute girlfriend. But, thanks to the conniving of his rival, Harry Vanderpool, he and his whole family are going to have to move to Seattle! Sonny needs the help of his pals and his pesky little sister, Mary Lou, to get out of this one.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 23, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Lamont
Screenplay & Story
Charles E. Roberts, Ewart Adamson
Original Title
What's to Do?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m
Production Studios
Educational Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Lamont

Screenplay & Story

Charles E. Roberts, Ewart Adamson

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Lamont

Charles Lamont

Director

Charles E. Roberts

Screenplay

Ewart Adamson

Screenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions About What's to Do?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What's to Do? about?

Sonny Rogers has just gotten elected class president, he's a star baseball player, and has a cute girlfriend. But, thanks to the conniving of his rival, Harry Vanderpool, he and his whole family are going to have to move to Seattle! Sonny needs the help of his pals and his pesky little sister, Mary Lou, to get out of this one.

Who directed What's to Do??

What's to Do? was directed by Charles Lamont.

Who stars in What's to Do??

The principal cast of What's to Do? includes Shirley Temple, Frank Coghlan Jr., Kenneth Howell, Harry Myers, David Sharpe.

When was What's to Do? released and how long is it?

What's to Do? was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 18m.