It's Tough to Be Famous
“He Was Too Busy Making History to Make Love!”
Synopsis
Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
Mary Brian
Janet Porter McClenahan
Harold Minjir
Sutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)
Emma Dunn
'Moms' McClenahan
Walter Catlett
Joseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin
David Landau
Chief Petty Officer Steve Stevens
Oscar Apfel
S.J. Boynton
Terrance Ray
Sanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty
Louise Beavers
Ada, Janet's Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord
- Original Title
- It's Tough to Be Famous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Robert Lord, Mary McCall
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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What is It's Tough to Be Famous about?
Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
Who directed It's Tough to Be Famous?
It's Tough to Be Famous was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in It's Tough to Be Famous?
The principal cast of It's Tough to Be Famous includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Brian, Harold Minjir, Emma Dunn, Walter Catlett.
When was It's Tough to Be Famous released and how long is it?
It's Tough to Be Famous was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.