Boy Meets Girl(1938)
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Boy Meets Girl Synopsis
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
Boy Meets Girl (1938) is a comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on August 27, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie Wilson and Ralph Bellamy. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Sam Spewack, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Boy Meets Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Cagney
as Robert Law
Pat O'Brien
as J. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson
Marie Wilson
as Mrs. Susan 'Susie' Seabrook
Ralph Bellamy
as C. Elliott 'C.F.' Friday
Frank McHugh
as Rossetti
Dick Foran
as Larry Toms
Bruce Lester
as Rodney Bowman
Ronald Reagan
as Announcer
- Paul Clark
Paul Clark
as Happy
Penny Singleton
as Peggy
Dennie Moore
as Miss Crews
- Harry Seymour
Harry Seymour
as Song Writer
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Sam Spewack, Sam Spewack and Bella Spewack.
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Boy Meets Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Boy Meets Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boy Meets Girl online?
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Who stars in Boy Meets Girl?
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The main cast of Boy Meets Girl (1938) includes James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie Wilson, Ralph Bellamy and Frank McHugh. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boy Meets Girl released?
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Boy Meets Girl was released on August 27, 1938 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Boy Meets Girl worth watching?
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Boy Meets Girl (1938) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.