The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
At Middleton College, controlled by rich donor Melton, only paying sports are allowed. But Freddie Frye, conniving student body president, has to get a letter in some sport to win back his girl Susie; he schemes to revive crew boat racing. Sinking boats, no money, and his own waistline stand in his way. Can they win the big race with State University?
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick GrindéDirector
- Edward DmytrykDirector
- John LeipoldOriginal Music Composer
- Lewis R. FosterScreenplay
- Richard EnglishScreenplay
Cast
- Betty GrableCarol Parker
- John HartleyGreg Melton Jr
- Donald O'ConnorSticky Boone
- Jackie CooganRuss Simpson
- Buster CrabbeCoach Jordan (as Larry Crabbe)
- Thurston HallGregory Melton Sr.
- Peter Lind HayesFreddie 'Ten-Percent' Fry
- Dorothea KentSusie Quinn
- Richard DenningHunk Jordan
- Phil WarrenBuck Hogan
- Edward Arnold Jr.Blimp Garrett
- Roy GordonDean Wixby
Stills
Themes
college