

Sweetheart of the Campus
“No Readin'...No 'Ritin'...Just Rhythmetic!”
Synopsis
Ruby Keeler teams with the Nelsons (of TV and radio fame) as the singer in Ozzie's band. The setting is a college campus which is suffering from monetary woes, but somehow Ozzie's band manages to attract enough attention to increase the enrollment and keep the school from having to shut down.
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June 26, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Original Title
- Sweetheart of the Campus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Robert Hardy Andrews, Edmund L. Hartmann
Franz Planer
William A. Lyon
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Edward Dmytryk
Director
William A. Lyon
Editor
Jack Fier
Producer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetheart of the Campus
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What is Sweetheart of the Campus about?
Ruby Keeler teams with the Nelsons (of TV and radio fame) as the singer in Ozzie's band. The setting is a college campus which is suffering from monetary woes, but somehow Ozzie's band manages to attract enough attention to increase the enrollment and keep the school from having to shut down.
Who directed Sweetheart of the Campus?
Sweetheart of the Campus was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Sweetheart of the Campus?
The principal cast of Sweetheart of the Campus includes Ruby Keeler, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Gordon Oliver, Don Beddoe.
When was Sweetheart of the Campus released and how long is it?
Sweetheart of the Campus was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweetheart of the Campus?
Sweetheart of the Campus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).


















