The Youngest Profession (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, The Youngest Profession is a comedy and romance film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 82 minutes. “She got their autographs in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joan Lyons and her friend Patricia Drew are autograph hounds spending most of their day bumping into, and having tea, with the likes of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on misinformation from a meddling old-maid governess, Miss Featherstone, Joan also devotes some time to working on the no-problem marriage of her parents to the extent of hiring Dr. Hercules, the strong man from a side show to pay attention to her mother in order to make her father jealous, despite the good advice received from Walter Pidgeon.
Who’s in it. The Youngest Profession stars Virginia Weidler as Joan Lyons, Edward Arnold as Burton V. Lyons, John Carroll as John Carroll and Ann Ayars as Susan Thayer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Youngest Profession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Youngest Profession page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Youngest Profession tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Youngest Profession (1943)?
- In US, The Youngest Profession is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Youngest Profession worth watching?
- The Youngest Profession holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Youngest Profession?
- The Youngest Profession stars Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold, John Carroll, Ann Ayars and Marta Linden.