Jack's the Boy (1932)
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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.
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Jack HulbertJack Brown
Cicely CourtneidgeMrs. Bobday
Winifred ShotterIvy
Francis ListerJules Martin
Peter GawthorneMr. BrownBen FieldMr. Bobday
Charles FarrellMartinDickie Valentine
O.B. ClarenceTimkins
Hal GordonMan with scarf at accident
Arthur RigbyPolice Constable
John SingerBoyMovie DNA
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What is Jack's the Boy about?
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.
How long is Jack's the Boy?
Jack's the Boy has a runtime of 91 minutes.