Jack's the Boy
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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“Diverting entertainment” “Creaky fun” (IMDB reviews quotes). Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge costarr in this fast-talking comedy of the London Metropolitan Police with a bit of music, dance and romance in the mix. IMDB rating 5.9. Directed by Walter Forde. UK release 1932. US release 1933. Complete print (1940 UK re-release). A.K.A. "Night and Day" CAST NOTE: The screen debuts of Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge who were husband and wife in real life.
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- Director
- Walter Forde
- Starring
- Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Winifred Shotter, Francis Lister, Peter Gawthorne, Ben Field, Charles Farrell, Dickie Valentine
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