When I Grow Up (film)

When I Grow Up
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michael Kanin
Screenplay by	Michael Kanin
Produced by	Sam Spiegel
Starring	Bobby Driscoll Robert Preston Martha Scott Sherry Jackson Johnny McGovern Frances Chaney
Cinematography	Ernest Laszlo
Edited by	Edward Mann Bruce Schoengarth
Music by	Jerome Moross
Production company	Horizon Pictures
Distributed by	Eagle-Lion Classics United Artists
Release date	May 4, 1951 (1951-05-04)(Los Angeles) [1]
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

When I Grow Up is a 1951 American drama film written and directed by Michael Kanin and starring Bobby Driscoll, Robert Preston, Martha Scott and Charley Grapewin. The film was produced by Sam Spiegel through his Horizon Pictures and distributed by United Artists. ^{[2] [3]}

Cast

• Bobby Driscoll as Josh / Danny Reed
• Robert Preston as Father Reed
• Martha Scott as Mother Reed
• Sherry Jackson as Ruthie Reed
• Johnny McGovern as Duckface Kelly
• Frances Chaney as Mrs. Kelly
• Poodles Hanneford as Bobo
• Ralph Dumke as Carp
• Paul Guilfoyle as Doc
• Paul Levitt as Carp's Assistant
• Griff Barnett as Dr. Bailey
• Margaret Lloyd as Volunteer Nurse
• Charley Grapewin as Grandpa Reed
• Harry Morgan as Father Reed
• Elisabeth Fraser as Mother Reed
• Robert Hyatt as Binks
• Hamilton Camp as Bully
• Ruth Lee as Bully's Mother
• Donald Gordon as Harmonica Boy

Reception

Critic Edwin Schallert of the Los Angeles Times called the film "a very worthy nostalgic picture" that "catches the unique spirit of boyhood in America before the turn of the century". ^[1]

References

1. Schallert, Edwin (1951-05-05). "'Follow the Sun' Superior; 'When I Grow Up' Good". Los Angeles Times . p. 13.
2. "When I Grow Up (1951) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
3. "When I Grow Up". TV Guide.

External links

• When I Grow Up at IMDb