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Gridiron Flash

1934-10-06 · 64 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy · Drama

A college football team recruits a tough convict.

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Directors
Glenn Tryon
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eddie QuillanEddie QuillanTommy "Cherub" Burke
Betty FurnessBetty FurnessJane Thurston
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellHoward Smith
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldL.B. Fields
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyOfficer Thurston
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonPudge Harrison
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerCoach Eversmith
Margaret DumontMargaret DumontMrs. Fields
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanProprietor of Java Joe's
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonHunsacker
Allen Wood'Stub'
Harry BowenHarry BowenConvict With Smith
Jimmy DimeJimmy DimeConvict Football Player
Jack HerrickConvict Football Player
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanDrunk
Frank MillsFrank MillsConvict Football Player
Bruce MitchellSheriff Knowles
Oscar RudolphParty Guest
Jack StoneyConvict Football Player
Max WagnerMax WagnerConvict Football Player

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