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Glamour Boy
Former child star Jackie Cooper headlines this sentimental behind-the-scenes comedy drama. He plays an ex-child star who now jerks sodas for a living in Hollywood. He gets back into the movie business when he overhears a conversation between producers discussing their newest prodigy. Cooper butts in and suggests the producers remake Skippy (a real-life 1931 film that made young Cooper a star). The bigwigs like the idea and then hire Cooper to become the boy's acting coach. Once back on the backlot, Cooper finds both trouble and romance while helping the young boy adjust to life as a movie star.
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Plot Summary
A young, naive Englishman inherits a fortune and a racehorse from his uncle. He travels to America to claim his inheritance and becomes entangled in the glamorous, but ultimately treacherous, world of horse racing and high society. He finds himself caught between a charming socialite and a more down-to-earth woman, all while navigating the complexities of his newfound wealth and the schemes of those around him.
Critical Reception
Glamour Boy received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised Lana Turner's performance and the film's attempt at glamour, many found the plot to be derivative and lacking in originality. The film was largely seen as a vehicle for Turner and did not achieve significant critical acclaim, with audiences having a similar lukewarm response.
What Reviewers Say
Lana Turner is a notable presence, though the film itself is somewhat unremarkable.
The plot feels predictable and offers little in the way of surprise.
Serves as a decent, albeit forgettable, showcase for its leading lady.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Glamour Boy are scarce and generally indicate a film that was neither a major success nor a notable failure, often seen as a typical studio production of its era.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Lana Turner's early roles where she began to establish her persona as a glamorous starlet in Hollywood.
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