That's My Boy

That's My Boy

1951 · 104 min · EN · 5.8 (23 votes)
Dir. Hal Walker · Starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Ruth Hussey, Eddie Mayehoff, Marion Marshall, Polly Bergen · Music Leigh Harline

MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!

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.

VIBE

A wholesome, old-school comedy about a father's misguided attempts to mold his son into his own image. Expect charming performances and a feel-good, if predictable, journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

lightheartedcornynostalgiccharmingsteadyclassic Hollywood comedysports filmmid-century Americanafamilyexpectationsfriendshipcoming-of-age
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