That's My Boy

"MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!"

May 31 1951 Passed 1h 44m
Comedy, Music, Sport

Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.

Plot

Jarring Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior on the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous, and further complications arise when the roommates both fall in love with the same co-ed. Plot complications become critical as the climactic homecoming game approaches.

Written by

Cy Howard

Directed by

Hal Walker

Cast

Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Ruth Hussey

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,175
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA