Boy Trouble
“KIDS GET IN HIS HAIR...but watch Charlie's youth come back when a couple of boys get into his heart”
Synopsis
A fussy shopkeeper's life drastically changes when his wife takes in two homeless boys.
Top Cast
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Charles Ruggles
Homer C. Fitch
Mary Boland
Sybil Fitch
Donald O'Connor
Butch
Billy Lee
Joe
Joyce Mathews
Patricia Fitch
John Hartley
Wyndham Wilson
Andrew Tombes
Mr. Svively
Dick Elliott
Dr. Benshlager
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Jepson
Sarah Edwards
Mrs. Moots
Sonny Bupp
Chester Platt
Harlan Briggs
Mr. Pike
Josephine Whittell
Mother
Georgia Caine
Mrs. Ungerleider
Russell Hicks
Magistrate
Charles Trowbridge
Mr. Tatum
Grace Hayle
Hefty Mother
Spencer Charters
Bradley
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- S.J. Perelman, Laura Perelman
- Original Title
- Boy Trouble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
S.J. Perelman, Laura Perelman, Lloyd Corrigan, Monte Brice
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
S.J. Perelman
Screenplay
Laura Perelman
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy Trouble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy Trouble about?
A fussy shopkeeper's life drastically changes when his wife takes in two homeless boys.
Who directed Boy Trouble?
Boy Trouble was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Boy Trouble?
The principal cast of Boy Trouble includes Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, Donald O'Connor, Billy Lee, Joyce Mathews.
When was Boy Trouble released and how long is it?
Boy Trouble was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy Trouble?
Boy Trouble holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).