The Quarterback (1940)
Scores the first touchdown of the season!
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.
Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: October 15, 1940
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
- Walter Catlett - Tom
- Frankie Burke - 'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)
Screenplay
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
american football, twins
More Films by Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Quarterback about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Quarterback?
- The Quarterback was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
- Who stars in The Quarterback?
- The Quarterback stars Wayne Morris, Virginia Dale, Lillian Cornell, Edgar Kennedy, Alan Mowbray, Jerome Cowan.
- How long is The Quarterback?
- The Quarterback has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Quarterback?
- The Quarterback is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Quarterback produced?
- The Quarterback was produced in United States of America.