
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: So You Want to Be in Pictures
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1947-06-07
- Runtime: 11 minutes
- Rating: 5.8/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Richard L. Bare Productions, The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7379
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes / Self

Art Gilmore
as Narrator (voice)

Jack Carson
as Man Giving Directions (uncredited)

George Chandler
as Assistant Director Sammy (uncredited)

Clyde Cook
as Actor in Army Scene (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum
as Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
as Woman at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)

Dick Gordon
as Man at Brown Derby with Sunglasses (uncredited)

Jane Harker
as Actress Playing Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Robert Hutton
as Self (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
So You Want to Be in Pictures is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1947-06-07.
Who are the main actors in So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
The main cast includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jack Carson, George Chandler, Clyde Cook, .
Where can I watch So You Want to Be in Pictures online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if So You Want to Be in Pictures is available.
Is So You Want to Be in Pictures based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
So You Want to Be in Pictures has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Richard L. Bare Productions, The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was So You Want to Be in Pictures filmed?▼
So You Want to Be in Pictures was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
The total runtime of So You Want to Be in Pictures is 11 minutes.
Is So You Want to Be in Pictures suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to So You Want to Be in Pictures?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to So You Want to Be in Pictures.
Does So You Want to Be in Pictures have a post-credit scene?▼
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