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Lucky Boy (1929)

Movie ★ 5.3 77 min

Romance Music

A young Jewish man works in his father's jewelry business, but he doesn't like it at all--he wants to be an entertainer, something he knows that his father would never approve of. He comes up with a scheme to put on his own show in a theater and show his father that he can be a success, but things don't work out quite as well as he planned.

Charles Cahill Wilson Director Norman Taurog Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 2, 1929
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0020121
Language
Studio
Tiffany Productions

Cast

George Jessel George Jessel George Jessel Gwen Lee Gwen Lee Mrs. Ellis Richard Tucker Richard Tucker Mr. Ellis Gayne Whitman Gayne Whitman Mr. Trent Margaret Quimby Margaret Quimby Eleanor Rosa Rosanova Rosa Rosanova Mamma Jessel William H. Strauss William H. Strauss Sig Ruman Sig Ruman Bridge player (Unbilled) Glenda Farrell Glenda Farrell Secretary at theater (Unbilled)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lucky Boy about?
A young Jewish man works in his father's jewelry business, but he doesn't like it at all--he wants to be an entertainer, something he knows that his father would never approve of. He comes up with a scheme to put on his own show in a theater and show his father that he can be a success, but things don't work out quite as well as he planned.
Who directed Lucky Boy?
Lucky Boy was directed by Charles Cahill Wilson, Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Lucky Boy?
Lucky Boy stars George Jessel, Gwen Lee, Richard Tucker, Gayne Whitman.
When was Lucky Boy released?
Lucky Boy is a 1929 romance, music film.
Where can I watch Lucky Boy?
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