Boy Meets Girl
1938, English. Directed by Lloyd Bacon.
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Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lloyd BaconDirector
- James CagneyRobert Law
- Pat O'BrienJ. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson
- Marie WilsonMrs. Susan 'Susie' Seabrook
- Ralph BellamyC. Elliott 'C.F.' Friday
- Frank McHughRossetti
- Dick ForanLarry Toms
- Bruce LesterRodney Bowman
- Ronald ReaganAnnouncer
- Paul ClarkHappy
- Penny SingletonPeggy
- Dennie MooreMiss Crews
- Harry SeymourSong Writer
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
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Boy Meets Girl: quick answers
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How long is Boy Meets Girl?
Boy Meets Girl runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Boy Meets Girl have a post-credits scene?
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Boy Meets Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boy Meets Girl is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Boy Meets Girl on?
Boy Meets Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 1938. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boy Meets Girl?
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Who directed Boy Meets Girl?
Boy Meets Girl (1938) was directed by Lloyd Bacon and stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Marie Wilson.