The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend

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The Boy Friend

1928

0h 21m

5.3(5 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.

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8 members

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Max Davidson

Papa Davidson

Max Davidson

Acting

Bill Elliott

Gordon Elliot

Bill Elliott

Acting

Marion Byron

Marion Davidson

Marion Byron

Acting

Edgar Kennedy

The Cop

Edgar Kennedy

Acting

Fay Holderness

Mama Davidson

Fay Holderness

Acting

George B. French

Auto Driver

George B. French

Acting

Lyle Tayo

Auto Passenger

Lyle Tayo

Acting

Charley Young

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