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When I Grow Up

Bobby takes on the elderly

7.3(3)19511h 30m2

Josh is a young boy who feels neglected and misunderstood at home. Preparing to run away, he chances across an old diary once kept by his grandfather. Leafing through the yellowed pages, Josh discovers that Grandpa went through many of the same childhood travails that he is enduring at that moment. Armed with a renewed understanding of and appreciation for his elders, Josh decides to stick around for a while and see how things develop.

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Status
Released
Budget
$50K
Box office
$100K
Language
English
  • growing up

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  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR19 Apr 1951

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When I Grow Up was released on 19 April 1951.

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    CinemaSerf

    12/5/2024

    7/10

    "Danny" (Bobby Driscoll) lives with his dad (Harry Morgan) and mum (Elisabeth Fraser) but isn't especially happy. Indeed, he feels neglected and determines to leave home and chance his arm in the outside world. Before he hits the road, though, he discovers an old diary written by his grandpa (Charley Grapewin) that details the trials and tribulation of his own youth - and tells of his desire to flee with his best pal…

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