Meet the Boy Friend
Originally released in 1930. Meet the Boy Friend is a music film. directed by Norman Taurog. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lillian Roth
Synopsis
This one is set at a college picnic by the lake, with three musical numbers. "We've Got It Bad but It Don't Do Us No Good" is by a quartet of college men, with ukulele, pennywhistle, and ocarinas. "Sort of Lonesome" is a romantic song, sung straight by Roth. "Me and the Boy Friend” is sung more uptempo by Roth, made comic by her actions as she manhandles her geeky boyfriend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meet the Boy Friend about?
This one is set at a college picnic by the lake, with three musical numbers. "We've Got It Bad but It Don't Do Us No Good" is by a quartet of college men, with ukulele, pennywhistle, and ocarinas. ...
Who directed Meet the Boy Friend?
Meet the Boy Friend was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Meet the Boy Friend?
Meet the Boy Friend has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Meet the Boy Friend released?
Meet the Boy Friend was released on April 21, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meet the Boy Friend?
The main cast of Meet the Boy Friend includes Lillian Roth.