$1,000 a Touchdown
Synopsis
A couple inherits a college and to generate revenue offers a thousand dollars to players for each touchdown they score.
Top Cast
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Joe E. Brown
Marlowe Mansfield Booth
Martha Raye
Martha Madison
Eric Blore
Henry
Susan Hayward
Betty McGlen
John Hartley
Bill Anders
Joyce Mathews
Lorelei
George McKay
Mr. Fishbeck
Syd Saylor
Bangs
Tom Dugan
Popcorn Vendor
Matt McHugh
Brick Benson
Don Wilson
Announcer
Gertrude Astor
McGlen Wife (uncredited)
George Barton
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Arthur Bernard
Dick (uncredited)
Linda Brent
Bertie (uncredited)
Don Evan Brown
Jack (uncredited)
Fritzi Brunette
McGlen Aunt (uncredited)
Jack Chapin
Red (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Charles Bradshaw
- Original Title
- $1,000 a Touchdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Delmer Daves
Charles Bradshaw
William C. Mellor
Chandler House
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
James P. Hogan
Director
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Chandler House
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for $1,000 a Touchdown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About $1,000 a Touchdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is $1,000 a Touchdown about?
A couple inherits a college and to generate revenue offers a thousand dollars to players for each touchdown they score.
Who directed $1,000 a Touchdown?
$1,000 a Touchdown was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in $1,000 a Touchdown?
The principal cast of $1,000 a Touchdown includes Joe E. Brown, Martha Raye, Eric Blore, Susan Hayward, John Hartley.
When was $1,000 a Touchdown released and how long is it?
$1,000 a Touchdown was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for $1,000 a Touchdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for $1,000 a Touchdown was composed by Charles Bradshaw.