Summary
When teen heartthrob Frankie Troy disappears, high schooler Freddie Trimble–a dead ringer for the crooner–is singled out by his so-called friends as the radio star. As hijinks ensue, things worsen when Troy's wife and newborn arrive.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 42GoodWatch 41
IMDb4.2
Running time
1 h 13 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 music movies, −33 min on the typical 106
typical 10673Half of all music movies run 94–120 min.
Reach
Streams in 5 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1946
June 29, 1946
80 years ago
Genres
MusicComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 9 more14 people
- Freddie StewartFreddie Trimball / Frankie Troy
- June PreisserDodie Rogers
- Noel NeillBetty Rogers
- Frankie DarroRoy Donne
- Warren MillsLee Watson
- Jackie MoranJimmy Forrest
- Belle MitchellMiss Matilda Hinklefink
- Milton KibbeeProfessor Owen Townley
Anne RooneyAddie Rogers- EEEdythe ElliottMrs. Rogers
Emmett VoganMr. Backer
Claire JamesJean Troy- MDMurray DavisTiny
Charlie BarnetHimself
Directing · 1
- Arthur Dreifuss Director
Writing · 1
- Hal Collins Screenplay
Production · 2
- Sam Katzman Producer
- Maurice Duke Associate Producer
Sound · 1
- Max M. Hutchinson Sound
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Film 2 of 8 · after Junior Prom · then High School Hero
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GoodWatch score 48Film 1
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GoodWatch score 41You're here
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GoodWatch score 53Film 3
- Vacation Days (1947)
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- Sarge Goes to College (1947)
GoodWatch score 55Film 5
- Smart Politics (1948)
GoodWatch score 67Film 6
- Campus Sleuth (1948)
GoodWatch score 72Film 7
- Music Man (1948)
GoodWatch score 72Film 8
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