Jack's the Boy(1932)
Jack's the Boy Synopsis
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
Jack's the Boy (1932) is a comedy film directed by Walter Forde, released on June 11, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Winifred Shotter and Francis Lister. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Forde
- Writers:
- Jack Hulbert, W.P. Lipscomb, Douglas Furber
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Leslie Rowson
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Jack's the Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Hulbert
as Jack Brown
Cicely Courtneidge
as Mrs. Bobday
Winifred Shotter
as Ivy
Francis Lister
as Jules Martin
Peter Gawthorne
as Mr. Brown
- Ben Field
Ben Field
as Mr. Bobday
Charles Farrell
as Martin
- Dickie Valentine
Dickie Valentine
O.B. Clarence
as Timkins
- Hal Gordon
Hal Gordon
as Man with scarf at accident
Arthur Rigby
as Police Constable
John Singer
as Boy
Key crew
Directed by Walter Forde, written by Jack Hulbert, W.P. Lipscomb and Douglas Furber, produced by Michael Balcon.
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Jack's the Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Jack's the Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack's the Boy online?
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Who stars in Jack's the Boy?
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The main cast of Jack's the Boy (1932) includes Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Winifred Shotter, Francis Lister and Peter Gawthorne. The film was directed by Walter Forde. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack's the Boy released?
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Jack's the Boy was released on June 11, 1932 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Jack's the Boy worth watching?
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Jack's the Boy (1932) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.