It's Tough to Be Famous

1h 19m
ComedyDrama
5.7

Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.

Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
Mary Brian
Janet Porter McClenahan
Harold Minjir
Sutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)
Emma Dunn
'Moms' McClenahan
Walter Catlett
Joseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin
David Landau
Chief Petty Officer Steve Stevens
Oscar Apfel
S.J. Boynton
Terrance Ray
Sanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty
Louise Beavers
Ada, Janet's Maid

Crew

Alfred E. Green
Director
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Mary McCall
Story
Sol Polito
Director of Photography

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