Varsity Show
“IT'S THE CHEER LEADER OF ALL SCREEN MUSICALS!”
Synopsis
Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.
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Dick Powell
Charles 'Chuck' Daly
Ted Healy
William Williams
Rosemary Lane
Barbara 'Babs' Steward
Priscilla Lane
Betty Bradley
Walter Catlett
Professor Sylvester Biddle
Johnnie Davis
Buzz Bolton
Ford Washington Lee
Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Bubbles
Sterling Holloway
Trout
Mabel Todd
Cuddles
Scotty Bates
Scotty
George MacFarland
Hap
Poley McClintock
Poley
Lee Dixon
Johnny 'Rubberlegs' Stevens
Halliwell Hobbes
Dean Meredith
Roy Atwell
Professor Washburn
Edward Brophy
Mike Barclay
Ben Welden
Hammer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, Sig Herzig, Warren Duff
- Original Title
- Varsity Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, Sig Herzig, Warren Duff
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Sig Herzig
Screenplay
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Sol Polito
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varsity Show
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What is Varsity Show about?
Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.
Who directed Varsity Show?
Varsity Show was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Varsity Show?
The principal cast of Varsity Show includes Dick Powell, Ted Healy, Rosemary Lane, Priscilla Lane, Walter Catlett.
When was Varsity Show released and how long is it?
Varsity Show was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.