Best Foot Forward
1943, English. Directed by Edward Buzzell.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Honey of a Musical
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward BuzzellDirector
- Lucille BallLucille Ball
- William GaxtonJack O'Riley
- Virginia WeidlerHelen Schlesinger
- Tommy DixElwood C. "Bud" Hooper
- Nancy WalkerNancy - Blind Date
- June AllysonEthel
- Kenny BowersDutch Miller
- Gloria DeHavenMinerva Fierce
- Jack JordanHarvey "Hunk" Hoyt
- Chill WillsChester Short
- Henry O'NeillMaj. Roger W. Reeber
- Sara HadenMiss Talbert
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $2.7M
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How long is Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Best Foot Forward parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Best Foot Forward is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Best Foot Forward on?
Best Foot Forward isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Best Foot Forward?
If you liked Best Foot Forward, try Buck Privates, A Song Is Born, Footlight Parade.
Who directed Best Foot Forward?
Best Foot Forward (1943) was directed by Edward Buzzell and stars Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler.