Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1938, Mr. Doodle Kicks Off is a comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 75 minutes. “Get your seats on the 50-yard line for the craziest thrills you ever had...and the funniest football you'll ever see!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy businessman promises to donate a huge endowment to his college alma mater, but there's one condition -- his loser of a son, a student at the school, must become a football hero. Comedy.
Who’s in it. Mr. Doodle Kicks Off stars Joe Penner as Jimmie "Doodle" Bugs, June Travis as Janice Martin, George Irving as College President Martin and Richard Lane as Assistant Coach Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Mr. Doodle Kicks Off sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Doodle Kicks Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Doodle Kicks Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938)?
- In US, Mr. Doodle Kicks Off is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Doodle Kicks Off worth watching?
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Doodle Kicks Off?
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off stars Joe Penner, June Travis, George Irving, Richard Lane and Jack Carson.
- When was Mr. Doodle Kicks Off released?
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.