So You Want to Be in Pictures(1947)
So You Want to Be in Pictures Synopsis
Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.
So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947) is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on June 7, 1947 with a runtime of 11m. It stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jack Carson and George Chandler. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- Richard L. Bare
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Wesley Anderson
- Production:
- Richard L. Bare Productions, The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
So You Want to Be in Pictures Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes / Self
Art Gilmore
as Narrator (voice)
Jack Carson
as Man Giving Directions (uncredited)
George Chandler
as Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
Clyde Cook
as Actor in Army Scene (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
as Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Woman at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon
Dick Gordon
as Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
Jane Harker
as Actress Playing Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Robert Hutton
as Self (uncredited)
Joan Leslie
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fredric March
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard L. Bare, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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So You Want to Be in Pictures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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So You Want to Be in Pictures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch So You Want to Be in Pictures online?
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Who stars in So You Want to Be in Pictures?
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The main cast of So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947) includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jack Carson, George Chandler and Clyde Cook. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was So You Want to Be in Pictures released?
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So You Want to Be in Pictures was released on June 7, 1947 and runs for 11m.
Is So You Want to Be in Pictures worth watching?
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So You Want to Be in Pictures (1947) holds an average rating of 6.6 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.