Laughing Boy

This romantic drama focuses on the relationship between two people within the Navajo community. The plot centers on the conflict that arises when a couple attempts to marry despite tribal customs and the social disapproval surrounding one of their backgrounds.

Released in 1934, Laughing Boy was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by W.S. Van Dyke. This project followed his work on The Pagan, Tarzan the Ape Man, The Thin Man, and Manhattan Melodrama. The screenplay was written by John Colton and John Lee Mahin, with Hunt Stromberg and Van Dyke serving as producers. The film features Ramon Novarro and Lupe Vélez in the leading roles, supported by a cast of 40 credited performers, including William B. Davidson, Chief Thunderbird, Catalina Rambula, and Harlan Knight.

The movie has a runtime of 79 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as reflected by a rating of 4.8/10 on IMDb based on 172 votes.