american football,father of a nerd

That's My Boy (1951)

Poster for That's My Boy

MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!

Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.

Cast & Crew

Director
Hal Walker
  • Profile picture of Dean Martin
    Bill Baker Dean Martin
  • Profile picture of Jerry Lewis
    'Junior' Jackson Jerry Lewis
  • Profile picture of Ruth Hussey
    Ann Jackson Ruth Hussey
  • Profile picture of Eddie Mayehoff
    Jarring Jack Jackson Eddie Mayehoff
  • Profile picture of Marion Marshall
    Terry Howard Marion Marshall
  • Profile picture of Polly Bergen
    Betty 'Babs' Hunter Polly Bergen
  • Profile picture of Hugh Sanders
    Coach Wheeler Hugh Sanders
  • Profile picture of John McIntire
    Dr. Benjamin Green John McIntire

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Keywords

  • american football
  • father of a nerd