The Forward Pass
“The first football romance ever Vitaphoned.”
Synopsis
Marty Reid, the star quarterback at Sanford College, is constantly singled out by the opposition for punishment, and he swears to his pal, Honey Smith, and to Coach Wilson that he will quit the game forever. Ed Kirby, who dislikes Reid, calls him yellow, and Wilson gets Patricia Carlyle, the college vamp, to induce Reid to play. At a sorority dance, where only football players can cut in, Kirby persecutes Reid by dancing with Pat, and as a result Reid does apply to play in the game.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates, Howard Emmett Rogers
- Original Title
- The Forward Pass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Harvey Gates, Howard Emmett Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Howard Emmett Rogers
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Forward Pass
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What is The Forward Pass about?
Marty Reid, the star quarterback at Sanford College, is constantly singled out by the opposition for punishment, and he swears to his pal, Honey Smith, and to Coach Wilson that he will quit the game forever. Ed Kirby, who dislikes Reid, calls him yellow, and Wilson gets Patricia Carlyle, the college vamp, to induce Reid to play. At a sorority dance, where only football players can cut in, Kirby persecutes Reid by dancing with Pat, and as a result Reid does apply to play in the game.
Who directed The Forward Pass?
The Forward Pass was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Forward Pass?
The principal cast of The Forward Pass includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Marion Byron, Phyllis Crane.
When was The Forward Pass released and how long is it?
The Forward Pass was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forward Pass?
The Forward Pass holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).