6.8Local Boy Makes Good · 1931
Local Boy Makes Good (1931) is a Romance / Comedy / Music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee, Ruth Hall.
RomanceComedyMusic
6.8Overview
John is a timid student who works at the University Book Store. He is studying to be a botanist and has a secret crush on the lovely Julia. One day, one of his letters gets accidentally mailed and Julia receives it. When the letter says that he is a fraternity man and a big track star, Julia rushes right over to see him. But John is neither and Spike, Julia's boyfriend, is a track star at a nearby College. John does not want to enter the track meet so Julia tries to use psychology on him. That and a good wrestling hold makes John timidly agree to enter the race, but Spike still scares him.
Cast
Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee, Ruth Hall, Edward Woods, Edward Nugent, Wade Boteler, John Harrington, William Burress
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What is "Local Boy Makes Good" about?
John is a timid student who works at the University Book Store. He is studying to be a botanist and has a secret crush on the lovely Julia. One day, one of his letters gets accidentally mailed and Julia receives it. When the letter says that he is a fraternity man and a big track star, Julia rushes right over to see him. But John is neither and Spike, Julia's boyfriend, is a track star at a nearby College. John does not want to enter the track meet so Julia tries to use psychology on him. That and a good wrestling hold makes John timidly agree to enter the race, but Spike still scares him.
When was "Local Boy Makes Good" released?
Local Boy Makes Good was released in 1931.
Who stars in "Local Boy Makes Good"?
The cast includes Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee, Ruth Hall, Edward Woods.
