Youth on Parade (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 1

Released in 1942, Youth on Parade is a music film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. In this musical, a gang of college students decide to play a little trick by creating the perfect student. The fictional gal has everything a university would ever want. The trouble begins when the campus psych professor becomes determined to meet this girl. If the gang cannot bring her forward, they will be expelled. They hire a New York actress to portray the imaginary girl and all is well at the end. Songs include: "It Seems I've Heard That Song Before," "You're So Good to Me" "If It's Love," "Man," "Gotcha Too Ta Mee," "You Got to Study, Buddy." All the songs were penned by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne who went on to become one of Hollywood's top song-writing teams.
Who’s in it. Youth on Parade stars John Hubbard as Prof. Gerald Payne, Martha O'Driscoll as Sally Carlyle, Richard Beavers as Bruce Langley (as Bruce Langley) and Tom Brown as Bingo Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Youth on Parade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth on Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youth on Parade tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youth on Parade (1942)?
- In US, Youth on Parade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Youth on Parade worth watching?
- Youth on Parade holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Youth on Parade?
- Youth on Parade stars John Hubbard, Martha O'Driscoll, Richard Beavers, Tom Brown and Ruth Terry.
- When was Youth on Parade released?
- Youth on Parade was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.