It's Tough to Be Famous (1932): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1932 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1932, It's Tough to Be Famous is a komödie and drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 79 minutes. “He Was Too Busy Making History to Make Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.

Who’s in it. It's Tough to Be Famous stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan, Mary Brian as Janet Porter McClenahan, Harold Minjir as Sutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer) and Emma Dunn as 'Moms' McClenahan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, It's Tough to Be Famous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's Tough to Be Famous page.

If you liked it. Fans of It's Tough to Be Famous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch It's Tough to Be Famous (1932)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Tough to Be Famous change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is It's Tough to Be Famous worth watching?
It's Tough to Be Famous holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in It's Tough to Be Famous?
It's Tough to Be Famous stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Brian, Harold Minjir, Emma Dunn and Walter Catlett.
When was It's Tough to Be Famous released?
It's Tough to Be Famous was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.