The Quarterback
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Fred C. Newmeyer |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy around the clash between youthful obsession and adult duty, using the big game as a metaphor for life's pivotal choices. It relies on the tender father-son dynamic to explore the weight of an unfulfilled vow.
What lingers after the final whistle is a warm blend of collegiate nostalgia and gentle satire on sporting passion, where a personal loss can become a familial triumph. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Fred C. Newmeyer
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With a warm drink on a lazy Sunday afternoon, perfect for family viewing or with fellow sports nostalgics.
🎭 Cast
Richard Dix
Jack Stone
Esther Ralston
Louise Mason
Harry Beresford
Elmer Stone
David Butler
'Lumpy' Goggins
Robert W. Craig
Denny Walters
Mona Palma
Nellie Webster - in Prologue
John Merton
Football Player
Robert Allen
Football Player (uncredited)
Ruby Blaine
Minor Role - in Prologue (uncredited)
Barton MacLane
Football Player (uncredited)
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