The College Widow (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, The College Widow is a comedy and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 67 minutes. “Forty Fighters Fall For College Flirt” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following another instance of the perennial defeat of the Atwater College football team, President Witherspoon is told that unless better athletes can be induced to come to Atwater, he will be asked to resign. Acting upon the suggestion of Professor Jelicoe, Jane, the professor's beautiful daughter, uses her personal charm to draw noted football stars from neighboring schools by a series of ruses at a vacationing spot. Billy Bolton, son of a financial magnate, falls for Jane and to prove himself registers under another name and works his way through school, attaining scholastic and athletic honors. Through the jealousy of another girl, Billy learns of Jane's trickery and persuades the athletes not to play;
Who’s in it. The College Widow stars Dolores Costello as Jane Witherspoon, William Collier Jr. as Billy Bolton, Douglas Gerrard as Professor Jelicoe and Anders Randolf as Hiram Bolton, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The College Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The College Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The College Widow (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The College Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The College Widow?
- The College Widow stars Dolores Costello, William Collier Jr., Douglas Gerrard, Anders Randolf and Charles Hill Mailes.
- When was The College Widow released?
- The College Widow was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.