It's a Boy_
"It's a Boy" stars Horton as Dudley Leake, who is betrothed to Mary Bogle (the very pretty Wendy Barrie). Shortly before the wedding, Dudley blurts a confession to his friend and best man, Jim Skippett: 20 years ago, Dudley had a brief affair with a certain Miss Piper, but he's never heard from her since then. Next day, who should suddenly appear? A youth about 19 or 20 years old, claiming to be named Joe Piper. Is he Horton's son, or is Skippett playing a practical joke?
Starring
Leslie Henson, Albert Burdon, Edward Everett Horton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
It's a Boy was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
"It's a Boy" stars Horton as Dudley Leake, who is betrothed to Mary Bogle (the very pretty Wendy Barrie). Shortly before the wedding, Dudley blurts a confess...
It's a Boy is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (15)
Leslie Henson
James Skippett
Albert Burdon
Joe Piper
Edward Everett Horton
Dudley Leake
Heather Thatcher
Anita Gunn
Alfred Drayton
Eustace Bogle
Robertson Hare
Allister
Wendy Barrie
Mary Bogle
Helen Haye
Mrs. Bogle
Joyce Kirby
Lillian
J.H. Roberts
Registrar
CB
Clifford Buckton
Inspector Burns
Finlay Currie
Publisher
GH
Gladys Hamer
Bride at Registrar's Office
GH
Grethe Hansen
RH
Roddy Hughes
George
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What is It's a Boy about?
"It's a Boy" stars Horton as Dudley Leake, who is betrothed to Mary Bogle (the very pretty Wendy Barrie). Shortly before the wedding, Dudley blurts a confession to his friend and best man, Jim Skippett: 20 years ago, Dudley had a brief affair with a certain Miss Piper, but he's never heard from her since then. Next day, who should suddenly appear? A youth about 19 or 20 years old, claiming to be named Joe Piper. Is he Horton's son, or is Skippett playing a practical joke?
How long is It's a Boy?
It's a Boy has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in It's a Boy?
The cast of It's a Boy includes Leslie Henson, Albert Burdon, Edward Everett Horton, Heather Thatcher, Alfred Drayton.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
