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The Male Animal (1942)

NR · 1942-03-12 · 1h 41m · EN
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SHE turned a lamb into a lion!

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.

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Elliott NugentDirector

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Henry FondaHenry FondaTommy TurnerOlivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandEllen TurnerJoan LeslieJoan LesliePatricia StanleyJack CarsonJack CarsonJoe FergusonEugene PalletteEugene PalletteEd KellerHerbert AndersonHerbert AndersonMichael BarnesHattie McDanielHattie McDanielCleotaIvan F. SimpsonIvan F. SimpsonDean Frederick DamonDon DeForeDon DeForeWally MyersJean AmesJean Ames"Hot Garters" GardnerMinna PhillipsMinna PhillipsMrs. Blanche DamonRegina WallaceRegina WallaceMrs. Myrtle Keller

Keywords

American footballTeacherUniversitySuppressionSports heroSchool paper

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityAmerican Football · Teacher · UniversityMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference340075

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What is The Male Animal about?

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.

How long is The Male Animal?

The Male Animal has a runtime of 101 minutes.