The Boy Friend
Synopsis
The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo McCarey
- Original Title
- The Boy Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol
Leo McCarey
Len Powers
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Leo McCarey
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Fred Guiol
Director
Len Powers
Director of Photography
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 The Boy Friend
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What is The Boy Friend about?
The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
Who directed The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend was directed by Leo McCarey, Fred Guiol.
Who stars in The Boy Friend?
The principal cast of The Boy Friend includes Max Davidson, Bill Elliott, Marion Byron, Edgar Kennedy, Fay Holderness.
When was The Boy Friend released and how long is it?
The Boy Friend was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).