Hold 'Em Yale
“FOUR SLUGS DISH OUT ROMANCE IN THE YALE BOWL”
Synopsis
A pretty young socialite falls for a charming but shady hustler, who abandons her when he finds that she has been disowned by her wealthy father. Three of the hustler's partners, who have also been left high and dry by heir former associate, come up with a plan to get her to the annual Yale-Harvard football game to reunite with her former sweetheart, an honest but nerdy bookworm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Damon Runyon, Paul Gerard Smith, Eddie Welch
- Original Title
- Hold 'Em Yale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Damon Runyon, Paul Gerard Smith, Eddie Welch
Milton Krasner
Jack Dennis
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Dennis
Editor
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Paul Gerard Smith
Writer
Eddie Welch
Writer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
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 Hold 'Em Yale
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What is Hold 'Em Yale about?
A pretty young socialite falls for a charming but shady hustler, who abandons her when he finds that she has been disowned by her wealthy father. Three of the hustler's partners, who have also been left high and dry by heir former associate, come up with a plan to get her to the annual Yale-Harvard football game to reunite with her former sweetheart, an honest but nerdy bookworm.
Who directed Hold 'Em Yale?
Hold 'Em Yale was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Hold 'Em Yale?
The principal cast of Hold 'Em Yale includes Patricia Ellis, Buster Crabbe, Cesar Romero, William Frawley, Andy Devine.
When was Hold 'Em Yale released and how long is it?
Hold 'Em Yale was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hold 'Em Yale?
Hold 'Em Yale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).