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Local Boy Makes Good

1931·Movie
1h 8min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

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Local Boy Makes Good fingerprint

A , comedy: but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Napoleon of nonsense, Gulliver of glee, hijacker of the blues, king of komics, he-man of hilarity, foremost funster of them all.

John is a timid student who works at the University Book Store. He is studying to be a botanist and has a secret crush on the lovely Julia. One day, one of his letters gets accidentally mailed and Julia receives it. When the letter says that he is a fraternity man and a big track star, Julia rushes right over to see him. But John is neither and Spike, Julia's boyfriend, is a track star at a nearby College. John does not want to enter the track meet so Julia tries to use psychology on him. That and a good wrestling hold makes John timidly agree to enter the race, but Spike still scares him.
Romantic Comedy1930s CollegeComing-of-AgeSports CompetitionSmall Town CharmAccidental DeceptionClassic FilmLighthearted Fun

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Directed by:
Mervyn LeRoy
Written by:
Elliott Nugent, Ray Enright, Raymond Griffith

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Local Boy Makes Good

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Where can I stream Local Boy Makes Good legally?

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Is Local Boy Makes Good worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Local Boy Makes Good rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Local Boy Makes Good?

1 h 8 min

Local Boy Makes Good runs 1 h 8 min.

Will Local Boy Makes Good make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is Local Boy Makes Good plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Local Boy Makes Good?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Local Boy Makes Good good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Local Boy Makes Good scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Local Boy Makes Good?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

What language is Local Boy Makes Good in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.