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That's My Boy
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That's My Boy

1951-05-31 · 104 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

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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Directors
Hal Walker
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dean MartinDean MartinBill Baker
Jerry LewisJerry Lewis'Junior' Jackson
Ruth HusseyRuth HusseyAnn Jackson
Eddie MayehoffEddie MayehoffJarring Jack Jackson
Marion MarshallMarion MarshallTerry Howard
Polly BergenPolly BergenBetty 'Babs' Hunter
Hugh SandersHugh SandersCoach Wheeler
John McIntireJohn McIntireDr. Benjamin Green
Francis PierlotFrancis PierlotHenry Baker
Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphMay
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDoc Hunter
Tom HarmonTom HarmonSports Announcer
Gregg PalmerGregg PalmerStudent
Hazel BoyneMiss Johnson - Housemother
Lyn ThomasLyn ThomasStudent (uncredited)
Frank GiffordFrank GiffordJunior Jackson - Football Sequences (uncredited)
Ginger AndersonStudent
Jimmy AubreySpotter (uncredited)
Robert BoardStudent
Drew CahillStudent

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