It's Tough to Be Famous (1932)

04/02/1932 (US) • 1h 19m

Comedy, Drama

He Was Too Busy Making History to Make Love!

Overview

Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.

Top Billed Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan

Mary Brian

Janet Porter McClenahan

Harold Minjir

Sutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)

Emma Dunn

'Moms' McClenahan

Walter Catlett

Joseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin

David Landau

Chief Petty Officer Steve Stevens

Oscar Apfel

S.J. Boynton

Terrance Ray

Sanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty

Louise Beavers

Ada, Janet's Maid


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

hero

pr man

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