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Local Boy Makes Good (1931) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Local Boy Makes Good at a Glance
Local Boy Makes Good is a 1931 romance, comedy and music film from director Mervyn LeRoy, featuring Joe E. Brown, Dorothy Lee and Ruth Hall. It is 1 hour 8 minutes long and premiered on November 27, 1931. Local Boy Makes Good has a TMDB rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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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.
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Joe E. Brown
John Augustus Miller
Dorothy Lee
Julia Winters
Ruth Hall
Marjorie Blake
Edward Woods
Spike Hoyt
Edward Nugent
Wally Pierce
Wade Boteler
Doc
John Harrington
Coach Jackson
William Burress
Colonel Small
Curtis Benton
Announcer at Track Meet
Maude Eburne
Maid
Edward Hearn
Relay Caller
Allan Lane
Runner with a Bad Knee
Frequently Asked Questions About Local Boy Makes Good
What is the release date of Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good was released on November 27, 1931.
How long is Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good stars Joe E. Brown as John Augustus Miller, Dorothy Lee as Julia Winters, Ruth Hall as Marjorie Blake and Edward Woods as Spike Hoyt. The cast also includes Edward Nugent, Wade Boteler, John Harrington and William Burress.
Who directed Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
What kind of movie is Local Boy Makes Good?
Local Boy Makes Good is listed on TMDB as a mix of romance, comedy and music.
What is Local Boy Makes Good rated?
Local Boy Makes Good is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 4 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Local Boy Makes Good?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Local Boy Makes Good include In the Good Old Summertime (1949), Finding Emily (2026), The Prince & Me (2004), The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) and Let's Make Love (1960).
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