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The Quarterback

Scores the first touchdown of the season!
Oct 15, 1940 · 1h 14m
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Comedy

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A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.

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CAST

Wayne Morris
Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones
Virginia Dale
Kay Merrill
Lillian Cornell
Sheila
Edgar Kennedy
Pops
Alan Mowbray
Professor Hobbs
Jerome Cowan
Townley
Rod Cameron
Tex
William Frawley
Coach
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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