So You Want to Be in Pictures
Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1947 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Richard L. Bare |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
So You Want to Be in Pictures has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1947. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes / Self
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Jack Carson
Man Giving Directions (uncredited)
George Chandler
Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)
Clyde Cook
Actor in Army Scene (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)
Jane Harker
Actress Playing Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Robert Hutton
Self (uncredited)
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