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That's My Boy
“MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!”
5.9 / 10• 1951• 1h 44m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Dean Martin
Bill Baker
Lead
Jerry Lewis
'Junior' Jackson
Ruth Hussey
Ann Jackson
Eddie Mayehoff
Jarring Jack Jackson
Marion Marshall
Terry Howard
Polly Bergen
Betty 'Babs' Hunter
Hugh Sanders
Coach Wheeler
John McIntire
Dr. Benjamin Green
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hal Walker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. That's My Boy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
