A good curiosity piece is this wartime promotional short from MGM starring RONALD REAGAN in the title role. Why Reagan is doing this for MGM (rather than his home studio, Warner Brothers) is questionable. The fact that it's a pitch for people giving to the USO (so servicemen won't be bored with nothing to do) is probably the reason Reagan volunteered his services to another studio.
LARAINE DAY is his pretty hometown girlfriend, FAY BAINTER is his doting mother and CHARLES WINNINGER is Reagan's jovial father. For good measure, CHILL WILLS has a featured role.
This is a typical short feature shown as a part of double feature programs during the '40s. It's well-intentioned but comes across as rather weak stuff today.
LARAINE DAY is his pretty hometown girlfriend, FAY BAINTER is his doting mother and CHARLES WINNINGER is Reagan's jovial father. For good measure, CHILL WILLS has a featured role.
This is a typical short feature shown as a part of double feature programs during the '40s. It's well-intentioned but comes across as rather weak stuff today.