Local Boy Makes Good
"Napoleon of nonsense, Gulliver of glee, hijacker of the blues, king of komics, he-man of hilarity, foremost funster of them all."
Originally released in 1931. Local Boy Makes Good is a romance/comedy film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee, and Ruth Hall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Local Boy Makes Good released?
Local Boy Makes Good was released on November 27, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Local Boy Makes Good?
The main cast of Local Boy Makes Good includes Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee, Ruth Hall, Edward Woods, Edward Nugent.