Former child star Jackie Cooper headlines this sentimental behind-the-scenes comedy drama. He plays an ex-child star who now jerks sodas for a living in Hollywood. He gets back into the movie business when he overhears a conversation between producers discussing their newest prodigy. Cooper butts in and suggests the producers remake Skippy (a real-life 1931 film that made young Cooper a star). The bigwigs like the idea and then hire Cooper to become the boy's acting coach. Once back on the backlot, Cooper finds both trouble and romance while helping the young boy adjust to life as a movie star.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jackie CooperTiny Barlow | Tiny Barlow |
 Susanna FosterJoan Winslow | Joan Winslow |
 Walter AbelAnthony J. Colder | Anthony J. Colder |
 Darryl HickmanBilly Doran | Billy Doran |
 Ann GillisBrenda Lee | Brenda Lee |
 William DemarestPapa Doran | Papa Doran |
 Jackie SearlGeorgie Clemons | Georgie Clemons |
| EEdith MeiserJenny Sullivan (as Edith Meisser) | Jenny Sullivan (as Edith Meisser) |
 John GallaudetMickey Fadden | Mickey Fadden |
 William WrightHank Landon | Hank Landon |
 Charles D. BrownMartin Carmichael | Martin Carmichael |
 Norma VardenMrs. Lee | Mrs. Lee |
 Kay LinakerMrs. Emily Colder | Mrs. Emily Colder |
 Maude EburneBorax Betty | Borax Betty |
 Josephine WhittellHelga Harris | Helga Harris |
 Olive BlakeneyMiss Treat | Miss Treat |
 Karin BoothHelen Trent (as Katharine Booth) | Helen Trent (as Katharine Booth) |
 Trevor BardetteSheriff | Sheriff |
 Jean WallaceGirl (uncredited) | Girl (uncredited) |