The Quarterback (1926)
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
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Richard DixJack Stone
Esther RalstonLouise Mason
Harry BeresfordElmer Stone
David Butler'Lumpy' GogginsRobert W. CraigDenny Walters
Mona PalmaNellie Webster - in Prologue
John MertonFootball Player
Robert AllenFootball Player (uncredited)
Robert AllenFootball Player (uncredited)
Ruby BlaineMinor Role - in Prologue (uncredited)
Barton MacLaneFootball Player (uncredited)
Charles StarrettFootball Player (uncredited)Movie DNA
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What is The Quarterback about?
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
How long is The Quarterback?
The Quarterback has a runtime of 80 minutes.