The Quarterback (1940)
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A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
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Wayne MorrisJimmy Jones and Billy Jones
Virginia DaleKay Merrill
Lillian CornellSheila
Edgar KennedyPops
Alan MowbrayProfessor Hobbs
Jerome CowanTownley
Rod CameronTex
William FrawleyCoach
Walter CatlettTomFrankie Burke'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityAmerican Football · TwinsDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference322197Actor preference82620 · 276461 · 197893
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Frequently asked questions about The Quarterback
What is The Quarterback about?
A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
How long is The Quarterback?
The Quarterback has a runtime of 74 minutes.