That's My Boy (1951)

Comedy

Jarring 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 on 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. Plot complications become critical as the climactic homecoming game approaches.

Updated May 19 2020

Releases:

US -

1951-05-31

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Keywords:

american football

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Runtime: 104 mins Rating: 6.0 Tag Line: MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!

Cast

Jerry Lewis

'Junior' Jackson

Dean Martin

Bill Baker

Ruth Hussey

Ann Jackson

Gregg Palmer

Student (as Palmer Lee)

Francis Pierlot

Hotel room drinker

Polly Bergen

Betty 'Babs' Hunter

John McIntire

Dr. Benjamin Green

Hugh Sanders

Coach Wheeler