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The Sophomore
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The Sophomore

1929-08-24 · 73 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy

Joe Collins arrives at Hanford College to begin his second year with $200 to pay his tuition, is enticed into a craps game, and loses all in this nostalgic slice of college, replete with songs, romance, prom dances and the inevitable big football game.

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Directors
Leo McCarey
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Top Cast

Eddie QuillanEddie QuillanJoe Collins
Sally O'NeilSally O'NeilMargie Callahan
Stanley SmithStanley SmithTom Weck
Jeanette LoffJeanette LoffBarbara Lange
Russell GleasonRussell GleasonDutch
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenMrs. Collins
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictDan Willis
Spec O'DonnellSpec O'DonnellJoe's Nephew
Walter O'KeefeWalter O'KeefeGabriel McAfee - Radio Announcer
Jimmy AldineMinor Role (uncredited)
Lew AyresLew AyresSophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Ray CookeSophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinRadio Broadcast Technician (uncredited)
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerCo-Ed (uncredited)
Marian MarshMarian MarshMinor Role (uncredited)
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonCupie - Freshman Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Gretta TuttleMinor Role (uncredited)
Dorothy WardDorothy WardMinor Role (uncredited)

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