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While Thousands Cheer
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While Thousands Cheer

1940-09-15 · 64 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Kenny Harrington, the star football player of Gilmore College, leads his team to many victories, raising hopes that Gilmore will play in the "Peach Bowl," the championship playoffs of the Western conference. Unknown to Kenny, Downey, the head of a gambling syndicate, has placed a $100,000 bet against the Gilmore team.

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Directors
Leo C. Popkin
Production companies
Million Dollar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kenny WashingtonKenny WashingtonKenny Harrington
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandNash
Al DuvallDowney
Jeni Le GonJeni Le GonMyra
Reginald FendersonPhil Harrington
Laurence CrinerLaurence CrinerGreen
Monte HawleyJohnson
Florence O'BrienFlorence O'BrienDaisy
Ida CoffinRose
Gladys SnyderCo-ed

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