It's Tough to Be Famous (1932)
- Starring:
- Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Mary Brian, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
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Synopsis of It's Tough to Be Famous
Undoubtedly inspired by Charles Lindbergh's unprecedented sudden fame (but not the ensuing tragedy), Mary McCall's 1932 novel The Goldfish Bowl was turned into a satirical comedy-drama featuring an engaging Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as a navy captain thrust into the limelight after saving his crew during a submarine disaster. With an unsolicited "personal manager" (played to the hilt by Walter Catlett) and a greedy corporation taking care of both ticker tape parades and all kinds of silly public relations stunts, Fairbanks discovers that he no longer has control of his life. He is constantly embarrassed by a novelty song, "Scotty Boy" (vigorously performed by Broadway crooner Clarence Nordstrom), and even wedded bliss to the understanding Mary Brian is turned into a public spectacle. Fortunately, a Danish sailor (Ivan Linow) saves a dog from drowning and instantly takes Fairbanks' place in the public awareness. Afraid of becoming celebrities once again after saving a car from being wrecked by an express train, the reluctant hero and his bride drive away as fast as they can, happy to begin a new, anonymous life in teeming New York City. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of It's Tough to Be Famous
- Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. - Scotty McClenahan
- Oscar Apfel - S. J. Boynton
- J. Carrol Naish - Lt. Blake
- David Landau - Steve
- Claire McDowell - Mrs. Porter
- Terrance Ray
- Lillian Bond
- Mary Brian - Janet
- Walter Catlett - Joseph Greg Chapin
- Emma Dunn - Mom
- Ivan Linow - Ole Olafson
- Harold Minjir - Sutter
- Louise Beavers - Ada
- Berton Churchill
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
- Writer(s):
- Robert Lord
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