Freshman Year
“Fresh as Springtime Dizzy as swingtime it's a hilarious harmony of love and laughter!”
Synopsis
A budding entrepreneur nearly loses everything after his get-rich quick scheme selling "flunk" insurance to his fellow students goes terribly awry.
Top Cast
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Dixie Dunbar
Dotty Wright
William Lundigan
Bob Potter
Constance Moore
Marian Stuart
Mark Daniels
Jay Hill
Ernest Truex
Professor Peabody
Frank Melton
Dave 'Tex' Hodges
Tommy Wonder
Tommy
Barlowe Borland
Professor Harrison
Marc Cramer
Billy Thomas
Wilfred Lucas
Professor Ullrich
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Moss
Raymond Parker
Wycherly
Spec O'Donnell
Rogers
Alan Ladd
Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Ahearn, F. Maury Grossman, Charles Grayson
- Original Title
- Freshman Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Thomas Ahearn, F. Maury Grossman, Charles Grayson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Grayson
Writer
Frank McDonald
Director
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 Freshman Year
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freshman Year about?
A budding entrepreneur nearly loses everything after his get-rich quick scheme selling "flunk" insurance to his fellow students goes terribly awry.
Who directed Freshman Year?
Freshman Year was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Freshman Year?
The principal cast of Freshman Year includes Dixie Dunbar, William Lundigan, Constance Moore, Mark Daniels, Ernest Truex.
When was Freshman Year released and how long is it?
Freshman Year was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freshman Year?
Freshman Year holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).