Mister Scoutmaster (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, Mister Scoutmaster is a comedy film directed by Henry Levin, running about 87 minutes. “CLIFTON WEBB IN THE COMEDY RIOT OF THE YEAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Snobby TV star, Robert Jordan, worries that he is out of touch with the younger generation and that's why his TV show is failing. He becomes a Boy Scout leader in an effort to "get in touch." Overnight hikes and other adventures follow, all centered around one small boy who takes a liking to the old curmudgeon.
Who’s in it. Mister Scoutmaster stars Clifton Webb as Robert Jordan, Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Stone, George Winslow as Mike Marshall (as George 'Foghorn' Winslow) and Frances Dee as Helen Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mister Scoutmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Scoutmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Scoutmaster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Scoutmaster (1953)?
- In US, Mister Scoutmaster is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mister Scoutmaster worth watching?
- Mister Scoutmaster holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Scoutmaster?
- Mister Scoutmaster stars Clifton Webb, Edmund Gwenn, George Winslow, Frances Dee and Veda Ann Borg.
- When was Mister Scoutmaster released?
- Mister Scoutmaster was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.