Let's Be Famous (1939)

An Irishman sets out to become famous as a singer on the radio. Due to a mix up he is instead entered as a contestant on a quiz show.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jimmy O'Dea

Jimmy Houlihan

Betty Driver

Betty Pinbright

Sonnie Hale

Finch

Basil Radford

Watson

Patrick Barr

John Blake

Milton Rosmer

Albert Pinbright

L

Lena Brown

Polly Pinbright

H

Henry Hallett

Grenville

Garry Marsh

Walton

Franklyn Bellamy

Ali Benali

H

Hay Plumb

Stage Manager

A

Alf Goddard

Battling Bulger

Raymond Huntley

Singer in trio (uncredited)

Barbara Lott

Sophie the Telephonist (uncredited)

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