Glamour Boy (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Glamour Boy is a comedy and drama film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 79 minutes. “JUMPIN' JACKIE AND SWEET SUSANNA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former child star Jackie Cooper headlines this sentimental behind-the-scenes comedy drama. He plays an ex-child star who now jerks sodas for a living in Hollywood. He gets back into the movie business when he overhears a conversation between producers discussing their newest prodigy. Cooper butts in and suggests the producers remake Skippy (a real-life 1931 film that made young Cooper a star). The bigwigs like the idea and then hire Cooper to become the boy's acting coach. Once back on the backlot, Cooper finds both trouble and romance while helping the young boy adjust to life as a movie star.
Who’s in it. Glamour Boy stars Jackie Cooper as Tiny Barlow, Susanna Foster as Joan Winslow, Walter Abel as Anthony J. Colder and Darryl Hickman as Billy Doran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Glamour Boy 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 Glamour Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glamour Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glamour Boy (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glamour Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Glamour Boy worth watching?
- Glamour Boy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glamour Boy?
- Glamour Boy stars Jackie Cooper, Susanna Foster, Walter Abel, Darryl Hickman and Ann Gillis.
- When was Glamour Boy released?
- Glamour Boy was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.