The Boy Friend(1928)
The Boy Friend Synopsis
The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
The Boy Friend (1928) is a comedy film directed by Fred Guiol, released on November 10, 1928 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Max Davidson, Bill Elliott, Marion Byron and Edgar Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Guiol
- Writers:
- Leo McCarey
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- Len Powers
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Boy Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max Davidson
as Papa Davidson
Bill Elliott
as Gordon Elliot
Marion Byron
as Marion Davidson
Edgar Kennedy
as The Cop
Fay Holderness
as Mama Davidson
George B. French
as Auto Driver
Lyle Tayo
as Auto Passenger
- Charley Young
Charley Young
as Bit Role
Key crew
Directed by Fred Guiol, written by Leo McCarey, produced by Hal Roach.
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The Boy Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Boy Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Friend online?
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Who stars in The Boy Friend?
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The main cast of The Boy Friend (1928) includes Max Davidson, Bill Elliott, Marion Byron, Edgar Kennedy and Fay Holderness. The film was directed by Fred Guiol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boy Friend released?
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The Boy Friend was released on November 10, 1928 and runs for 21m.
Is The Boy Friend worth watching?
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The Boy Friend (1928) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.