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Local Boy Makes Good
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Local Boy Makes Good

1931-11-27 · 68 min · ★ 6.8

Romance · Comedy · Music

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.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe E. BrownJoe E. BrownJohn Augustus Miller
Dorothy LeeDorothy LeeJulia Winters
Ruth HallRuth HallMarjorie Blake
Edward WoodsEdward WoodsSpike Hoyt
Edward NugentEdward NugentWally Pierce
Wade BotelerWade BotelerDoc
John HarringtonJohn HarringtonCoach Jackson
William BurressWilliam BurressColonel Small
Curtis BentonCurtis BentonAnnouncer at Track Meet
Maude EburneMaude EburneMaid
Edward HearnEdward HearnRelay Caller
Allan LaneAllan LaneRunner with a Bad Knee
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsAssistant Coach

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