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It's Tough to Be Famous

It's Tough to Be Famous

Alfred E. Green

1932

  • Comedy
  • Drama
6.4

Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.

Cast & crew

  • Alfred E. GreenDirector
  • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
  • Mary BrianJanet Porter McClenahan
  • Harold MinjirSutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)
  • Emma Dunn'Moms' McClenahan
  • Walter CatlettJoseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin
  • David LandauChief Petty Officer Steve Stevens
  • Oscar ApfelS.J. Boynton
  • Terrance RaySanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty

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