It's Tough to Be Famous
1932, English. Directed by Alfred E. Green.
He Was Too Busy Making History to Make Love!
Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alfred E. GreenDirector
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Scott 'Scotty' McClenahan
- Mary BrianJanet Porter McClenahan
- Harold MinjirSutter, the Ghost Writer (as Harold Minjer)
- Emma Dunn'Moms' McClenahan
- Walter CatlettJoseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin
- David LandauChief Petty Officer Steve Stevens
- Oscar ApfelS.J. Boynton
- Terrance RaySanford, Naval Officer Helping Scotty
- Louise BeaversAda, Janet's Maid
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary McCall, Robert Lord
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How long is It's Tough to Be Famous?
It's Tough to Be Famous runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is It's Tough to Be Famous on?
It's Tough to Be Famous isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's Tough to Be Famous?
If you liked It's Tough to Be Famous, try Almost Friends, Nothing in Common, Sun Dogs.
Who directed It's Tough to Be Famous?
It's Tough to Be Famous (1932) was directed by Alfred E. Green and stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Brian, Harold Minjir.