The Quarterback
“Scores the first touchdown of the season!”
Synopsis
A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh
- Original Title
- The Quarterback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Robert Pirosh
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Robert Pirosh
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 Quarterback
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What is The Quarterback about?
A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
Who directed The Quarterback?
The Quarterback was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in The Quarterback?
The principal cast of The Quarterback includes Wayne Morris, Virginia Dale, Lillian Cornell, Edgar Kennedy, Alan Mowbray.
When was The Quarterback released and how long is it?
The Quarterback was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quarterback?
The Quarterback holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).