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Merton of the Movies

NR19471h 22mRobert Alton
IMDb 6.3
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"RED SKELTON'S HOWLING HIT ABOUT HOLLYWOOD!"

In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned.

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Movie StarCountry BumpkinStunt Double

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What is Merton of the Movies (1947) about?

In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton…

Who stars in Merton of the Movies?

Merton of the Movies stars Red Skelton (Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage), Virginia O'Brien (Phyllis Montague), Gloria Grahame (Beulah Baxter), Leon Ames (Lawrence Rupert), Alan Mowbray (Frank Mulvaney). The film was directed by Robert Alton.

How long is Merton of the Movies?

Merton of the Movies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is Merton of the Movies worth watching?

Merton of the Movies holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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