The Quarterback
Synopsis
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Jack Stone
Esther Ralston
Louise Mason
Harry Beresford
Elmer Stone
David Butler
'Lumpy' Goggins
Robert W. Craig
Denny Walters
Mona Palma
Nellie Webster - in Prologue
John Merton
Football Player
Robert Allen
Football Player (uncredited)
Ruby Blaine
Minor Role - in Prologue (uncredited)
Barton MacLane
Football Player (uncredited)
Charles Starrett
Football Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- William Slavens McNutt, W.O. McGeehan, Ray Harris
- Original Title
- The Quarterback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
William Slavens McNutt, W.O. McGeehan, Ray Harris
Edward Cronjager
Ralph Block
Department Leadership Roster
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Ralph Block
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quarterback
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quarterback about?
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
Who directed The Quarterback?
The Quarterback was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in The Quarterback?
The principal cast of The Quarterback includes Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, Harry Beresford, David Butler, Robert W. Craig.
When was The Quarterback released and how long is it?
The Quarterback was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.