That's My Boy
“MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!”
Synopsis
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
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Dean Martin
Bill Baker
Jerry Lewis
'Junior' Jackson
Ruth Hussey
Ann Jackson
Eddie Mayehoff
Jarring Jack Jackson
Marion Marshall
Terry Howard
Polly Bergen
Betty 'Babs' Hunter
Hugh Sanders
Coach Wheeler
John McIntire
Dr. Benjamin Green
Francis Pierlot
Henry Baker
Lillian Randolph
May
Selmer Jackson
Doc Hunter
Tom Harmon
Sports Announcer
Gregg Palmer
Student
Hazel Boyne
Miss Johnson - Housemother
Lyn Thomas
Student (uncredited)
Frank Gifford
Junior Jackson - Football Sequences (uncredited)
Ginger Anderson
Student
Jimmy Aubrey
Spotter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Howard
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- That's My Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Walker
Cy Howard
Leigh Harline
Lee Garmes
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Walker
Director
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Cy Howard
Screenplay
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What is That's My Boy about?
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
Who directed That's My Boy?
That's My Boy was directed by Hal Walker.
Who stars in That's My Boy?
The principal cast of That's My Boy includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Ruth Hussey, Eddie Mayehoff, Marion Marshall.
When was That's My Boy released and how long is it?
That's My Boy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for That's My Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That's My Boy was composed by Leigh Harline.