Boy Meets Girl
"The season's laugh treat!"
Originally released in 1938. Boy Meets Girl is a comedy film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and Marie Wilson
Synopsis
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Cagney
as Robert Law
Pat O'Brien
as J. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson
Marie Wilson
as Mrs. Susan 'Susie' Seabrook
Ralph Bellamy
as C. Elliott 'C.F.' Friday
Frank McHugh
as Rossetti
Dick Foran
as Larry Toms
Bruce Lester
as Rodney Bowman
Ronald Reagan
as Announcer
Paul Clark
as Happy
Penny Singleton
as Peggy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boy Meets Girl about?
Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby bec...
Who directed Boy Meets Girl?
Boy Meets Girl was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Boy Meets Girl?
Boy Meets Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Boy Meets Girl released?
Boy Meets Girl was released on August 27, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boy Meets Girl?
The main cast of Boy Meets Girl includes James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie Wilson, Ralph Bellamy, Frank McHugh.