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Hold That Co-ed

1938-09-16 · 80 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Music

An egotistical politician believes he can win votes by turning a small college's hapless football squad into a championship team.

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Directors
George Marshall
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreGabby Harrigan
George MurphyGeorge MurphyRusty Stevens
Marjorie WeaverMarjorie WeaverMarjorie Blake
Joan DavisJoan DavisLizzie Olsen
Jack HaleyJack HaleyWilbur Peters
George BarbierGeorge BarbierMaj. Hubert Breckenridge
Donald MeekDonald MeekDean Thatcher
Ruth TerryRuth TerryEdie
Johnny DownsJohnny DownsDink
Paul HurstSlapsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsMike Wurgerski
Frank SullyFrank SullySteve Wurgerski
William BenedictWilliam BenedictSylvester
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonCoach Burke
Glenn MorrisSpencer
Doodles WeaverDoodles WeaverGilks

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