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$1,000 a Touchdown
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$1,000 a Touchdown

1939-10-04 · 73 min · ★ 3.7

Comedy

A couple inherits a college and to generate revenue offers a thousand dollars to players for each touchdown they score.

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Directors
James P. Hogan
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe E. BrownJoe E. BrownMarlowe Mansfield Booth
Martha RayeMartha RayeMartha Madison
Eric BloreEric BloreHenry
Susan HaywardSusan HaywardBetty McGlen
John HartleyJohn HartleyBill Anders
Joyce MathewsJoyce MathewsLorelei
George McKayGeorge McKayMr. Fishbeck
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorBangs
Tom DuganTom DuganPopcorn Vendor
Matt McHughMatt McHughBrick Benson
Don WilsonDon WilsonAnnouncer
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorMcGlen Wife (uncredited)
George BartonTruck Driver (uncredited)
Arthur BernardDick (uncredited)
Linda BrentLinda BrentBertie (uncredited)
Don Evan BrownJack (uncredited)
Fritzi BrunetteFritzi BrunetteMcGlen Aunt (uncredited)
Jack ChapinRed (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinSheriff (uncredited)
Maxine ConradSally (uncredited)

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