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The Old Swimmin' Hole
The Old Swimmin' Hole
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  2. The Old Swimmin' Hole

The Old Swimmin' Hole

1940
1h 21m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1940

Runtime

1h 21m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"They're only sixteen... but they have to coach their parents in courtship!"

Teenager Betty Elliott has decided to take over the business and social affairs of her father Doc Elliott. She thinks her father should marry the widowed mother, Julie Harper, of her boyfriend Chris Harper. Doc has been a real friend and father to Chris, who, under his guidance, has learned to take care of all the sick animals in town, but lack of money keeps the widow from sending Chris on to finish high school and medical training is out of the question. Wealthy Grandpa Harper sends his attorney Baker to tell Mrs. Harper that all of Jimmy's dreams could be realized if the widow, whom the grandfather dislikes, would give up custody of her son. The lawyer also begins to court Julie and this throws a kink in Betty's plans to see her father and the widow get married. Written by Les Adams

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 21m
Oct 21, 1940
Languages
English
Director
Robert F. McGowan
Robert F. McGowan
Production
Monogram Pictures
Monogram Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Betty Elliott

Jackie Moran

Jackie Moran

Chris Harper

Leatrice Joy

Leatrice Joy

Mrs. Julie Harper

Charles D. Brown

Charles D. Brown

Doc Elliott

Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz

William Baker, Grandpa's Lawyer

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Grandpa Harper

Dix Davis

Jimmy Brown

Si Jenks

Si Jenks

Dorothy Vaughan

Dorothy Vaughan

Sonny Boy Williams

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