The Forward Pass (1929): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Forward Pass is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Edward F. Cline. “The first football romance ever Vitaphoned.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marty Reid, the star quarterback at Sanford College, is constantly singled out by the opposition for punishment, and he swears to his pal, Honey Smith, and to Coach Wilson that he will quit the game forever. Ed Kirby, who dislikes Reid, calls him yellow, and Wilson gets Patricia Carlyle, the college vamp, to induce Reid to play. At a sorority dance, where only football players can cut in, Kirby persecutes Reid by dancing with Pat, and as a result Reid does apply to play in the game.
Who’s in it. The Forward Pass stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Marty Reid, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as Honey Smith, Loretta Young as Patricia Carlyle and Marion Byron as Mazie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forward Pass page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forward Pass tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Forward Pass (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forward Pass change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forward Pass?
- The Forward Pass stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Loretta Young, Marion Byron and Phyllis Crane.
- When was The Forward Pass released?
- The Forward Pass was released in 1929.