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Seventeen

  • 1940
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  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Jackie Cooper and Betty Field in Seventeen (1940)
ComedyDrama

Willy Baxter is now 17, which is practically 18, so he prefers "William". William is supposed to be studying for college entrance exams, but a sophisticated Chicago girl arrives in town. She... Read allWilly Baxter is now 17, which is practically 18, so he prefers "William". William is supposed to be studying for college entrance exams, but a sophisticated Chicago girl arrives in town. She's the cat's meow with her singing, dancing, and big city catchphrases. "But definitely!" ... Read allWilly Baxter is now 17, which is practically 18, so he prefers "William". William is supposed to be studying for college entrance exams, but a sophisticated Chicago girl arrives in town. She's the cat's meow with her singing, dancing, and big city catchphrases. "But definitely!" William doesn't have any money and his old jalopy won't impress anybody. His allowance is ... Read all

  • Director
    • Louis King
  • Writers
    • Agnes Christine Johnston
    • Stuart Palmer
    • Booth Tarkington
  • Stars
    • Jackie Cooper
    • Betty Field
    • Otto Kruger
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    33
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Louis King
    • Writers
      • Agnes Christine Johnston
      • Stuart Palmer
      • Booth Tarkington
    • Stars
      • Jackie Cooper
      • Betty Field
      • Otto Kruger
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper
    • William Sylvanus Baxter
    Betty Field
    Betty Field
    • Lola Pratt
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • Sylvanus Baxter
    Ann Shoemaker
    Ann Shoemaker
    • Mary Baxter
    Norma Gene Nelson
    Norma Gene Nelson
    • Jane Baxter
    • (as Norma Nelson)
    Betty Moran
    Betty Moran
    • May Parcher
    Thomas W. Ross
    Thomas W. Ross
    • Edward P. Parcher
    • (as Thomas Ross)
    Peter Lind Hayes
    Peter Lind Hayes
    • George Cooper
    • (as Peter Hayes)
    Buddy Pepper
    • Johnnie Watson
    Donald Haines
    • Joe Bullitt
    Richard Denning
    Richard Denning
    • Jack
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • McGrill
    Hal Clements
    Hal Clements
    • Wally Banks
    Edward Earle
    Edward Earle
    • Headwaiter
    Stanley Price
    Stanley Price
    • Waiter
    Joey Ray
    • Orchestra Leader
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    • Genesis
    • (as Snowflake)
    Hattie Noel
    Hattie Noel
    • Adella
    • Director
      • Louis King
    • Writers
      • Agnes Christine Johnston
      • Stuart Palmer
      • Booth Tarkington
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    • Trivia
      One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since. It's initial telecasts took place in Boston Tuesday 16 Septeember 1958 on WBZ (Channel 4) and in Chicago Sunday 4 January 1959 on WBBM (Channel 2); it first aired in Seattle 20 April 1959 on KIRO (Channel 7), in Grand Rapids 5 August 1959 on WOOD (Channel 8), in Milwaukee 30 September 1959 on WITI (Channel 6), in Omaha 20 November 1959 on KETV (Channel 7), in Hartford 26 November 1959 on WTIC (Channel 3), and in San Francisco 31 December 1959 on KPIX (Channel 5).
    • Quotes

      William Sylvanus Baxter: Ye Gods!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Wildcat Bus (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Kiss Me With Your Eyes
      Words by Frank Loesser

      Music by Burton Lane

      Played at a nightclub

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La edad feliz
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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