
Freshman Love
Synopsis
In this 100% fictional-plot short a fictional freshman, played by an actor named Don Tomkins), becomes smitten with and writes letters to a singer, Ruth Etting (Ruth Etting), on a fictional radio station. His fictional 1930s nerdy friends take her answering letters in return and torment him about no response. The fictional Ruth Etting (played by the real Ruth Etting) meets him and helps him turn the tables on his tormentors.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Mack
- Original Title
- Freshman Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Mack
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Mack
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freshman Love.
Similar Titles to Freshman Love
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Freshman Love
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Freshman Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freshman Love about?
In this 100% fictional-plot short a fictional freshman, played by an actor named Don Tomkins), becomes smitten with and writes letters to a singer, Ruth Etting (Ruth Etting), on a fictional radio station. His fictional 1930s nerdy friends take her answering letters in return and torment him about no response. The fictional Ruth Etting (played by the real Ruth Etting) meets him and helps him turn the tables on his tormentors.
Who directed Freshman Love?
Freshman Love was directed by Roy Mack.
Who stars in Freshman Love?
The principal cast of Freshman Love includes Ruth Etting, Lionel Stander, Max Hoffman Jr., Jeanie Lang, Don Tomkins.
When was Freshman Love released and how long is it?
Freshman Love was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 16m.



















