The Sophomore
“CHEERS! THRILLS! LAUGHS!”
Synopsis
Joe Collins arrives at Hanford College to begin his second year with $200 to pay his tuition, is enticed into a craps game, and loses all in this nostalgic slice of college, replete with songs, romance, prom dances and the inevitable big football game.
Top Cast
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Eddie Quillan
Joe Collins
Sally O'Neil
Margie Callahan
Stanley Smith
Tom Weck
Jeanette Loff
Barbara Lange
Russell Gleason
Dutch
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Collins
Brooks Benedict
Dan Willis
Spec O'Donnell
Joe's Nephew
Walter O'Keefe
Gabriel McAfee - Radio Announcer
Jimmy Aldine
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lew Ayres
Sophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Ray Cooke
Sophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Stuart Erwin
Radio Broadcast Technician (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Co-Ed (uncredited)
Marian Marsh
Minor Role (uncredited)
Grady Sutton
Cupie - Freshman Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Gretta Tuttle
Minor Role (uncredited)
Dorothy Ward
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin, Walter DeLeon, T.H. Wenning
- Original Title
- The Sophomore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Earl Baldwin, Walter DeLeon, T.H. Wenning
John J. Mescall
Doane Harrison
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Earl Baldwin
Writer
Walter DeLeon
Writer
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
Producer
Doane Harrison
Editor
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sophomore.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sophomore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sophomore about?
Joe Collins arrives at Hanford College to begin his second year with $200 to pay his tuition, is enticed into a craps game, and loses all in this nostalgic slice of college, replete with songs, romance, prom dances and the inevitable big football game.
Who directed The Sophomore?
The Sophomore was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in The Sophomore?
The principal cast of The Sophomore includes Eddie Quillan, Sally O'Neil, Stanley Smith, Jeanette Loff, Russell Gleason.
When was The Sophomore released and how long is it?
The Sophomore was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.