The College Boob (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1926, The College Boob is a comedy film directed by Harry Garson, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Ally Appleby is a country boy headed for the college campus, courtesy of his Aunt Polly and Uncle Lish. They're financing his education providing that he stay away from sports. Before his train even arrives at its destination, he earns the enmity of senior Horatio Winston. Winston is determined to make Appleby into the college boob and his plan is working until pretty coed Angel Boothby reveals the plot.
Who’s in it. The College Boob stars Jean Arthur as Angela Boothby, Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn as Aloysius Appleby, Jimmy Anderson as Horatio Winston Jr and Bob Steele as Shorty Buzelle (as Bob Bradbury Jr.), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The College Boob sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The College Boob page.
If you liked it. Fans of The College Boob tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The College Boob (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The College Boob change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The College Boob worth watching?
- The College Boob holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The College Boob?
- The College Boob stars Jean Arthur, Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn, Jimmy Anderson, Bob Steele and Cecil Ogden.
- When was The College Boob released?
- The College Boob was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.