Jack's the Boy
Synopsis
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Hulbert, W.P. Lipscomb, Douglas Furber
- Original Title
- Jack's the Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Jack Hulbert, W.P. Lipscomb, Douglas Furber
Leslie Rowson
Ian Dalrymple, John Monck
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
Ian Dalrymple
Editor
Alex Vetchinsky
Production Design
John Monck
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Leslie Rowson
Director of Photography
W.P. Lipscomb
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack's the Boy
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What is Jack's the Boy about?
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
Who directed Jack's the Boy?
Jack's the Boy was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in Jack's the Boy?
The principal cast of Jack's the Boy includes Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Winifred Shotter, Francis Lister, Peter Gawthorne.
When was Jack's the Boy released and how long is it?
Jack's the Boy was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.