That's My Boy (1951)

5.9/10 104 min Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Dean Martin

Bill Baker

Jerry Lewis

'Junior' Jackson

Ruth Hussey

Ann Jackson

Eddie Mayehoff

Jarring Jack Jackson

Marion Marshall

Terry Howard

Polly Bergen

Betty 'Babs' Hunter

Hugh Sanders

Coach Wheeler

John McIntire

Dr. Benjamin Green

Francis Pierlot

Henry Baker

Lillian Randolph

May

Selmer Jackson

Doc Hunter

Tom Harmon

Sports Announcer

Gregg Palmer

Student

Lyn Thomas

Student (uncredited)

Frank Gifford

Junior Jackson - Football Sequences (uncredited)

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