Former child star Jackie Cooper headlines this sentimental behind-the-scenes comedy drama. He plays an ex-child star who now jerks sodas for a living in Hollywood. He gets back into the movie business when he overhears a conversation between producers discussing their newest prodigy. Cooper butts in and suggests the producers remake Skippy (a real-life 1931 film that made young Cooper a star). The bigwigs like the idea and then hire Cooper to become the boy's acting coach. Once back on the backlot, Cooper finds both trouble and romance while helping the young boy adjust to life as a movie star.
as Tiny Barlow
as Joan Winslow
as Anthony J. Colder
as Billy Doran
as Brenda Lee
as Papa Doran
as Georgie Clemons
as Jenny Sullivan (as Edith Meisser)
as Mickey Fadden
as Hank Landon
as Martin Carmichael
as Mrs. Lee
as Mrs. Emily Colder
as Borax Betty
as Helga Harris
as Miss Treat
as Helen Trent (as Katharine Booth)
as Sheriff
as Girl (uncredited)
