COMEDY . 1947 . 0h 11m . 5.8/10

So You Want to Be in Pictures_

Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.

Starring George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jack Carson
5.8/10
Rating
0h 11m
Runtime
1947
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Cast
George O'Hanlon stars as Joe McDoakes / Self in So You Want to Be in Pictures.
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Year context
So You Want to Be in Pictures was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.
So You Want to Be in Pictures is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 11m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
11 min (0h 11m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is So You Want to Be in Pictures about?
Aspiring actor Joe McDoakes blows his first part at Warner Bros. and has to settle for being a stand-in.
How long is So You Want to Be in Pictures?
So You Want to Be in Pictures has a runtime of 11 minutes (0h 11m).
Who stars in So You Want to Be in Pictures?
The cast of So You Want to Be in Pictures includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jack Carson, George Chandler, Clyde Cook.
What is the rating of So You Want to Be in Pictures?
So You Want to Be in Pictures has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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