Pigskin Parade
“A BAREFOOT HILLBILLY FROM TEXAS DOES HIS STUFF IN THE YALE BOWL!”
Synopsis
Bessie and Winston "Slug" Winters are married coaches whose mission is to whip their college football team into shape. Just in time, they discover a hillbilly farmhand and his sister. The hillbilly farmhand's ability to throw melons enables him to become their star passing ace.
Top Cast
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Stuart Erwin
Amos Dodd
Patsy Kelly
Bessie Winters
Jack Haley
Slug Winters
Johnny Downs
Chip Carson
Betty Grable
Laura Watson
Arline Judge
Sally Saxon
Dixie Dunbar
Ginger Jones
Judy Garland
Sairy Dodd
Tony Martin
Tommy Barker
James V. Kern
The Yacht Club Boys
Charles Adler
The Yacht Club Boys
Billy Mann
The Yacht Club Boys
George Kelly
The Yacht Club Boys
Fred Kohler Jr.
Biff Bentley
Grady Sutton
Mortimer Higgins
Elisha Cook Jr.
Herbert Van Dyke
Edward Nugent
Sparks
Julius Tannen
Dr. Burke
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Yellen, Harry Tugend, William M. Conselman
- Original Score
- Sidney D. Mitchell, Lew Pollack
- Original Title
- Pigskin Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Jack Yellen, Harry Tugend, William M. Conselman, Sidney D. Mitchell
Sidney D. Mitchell, Lew Pollack
Arthur C. Miller
Irene Morra
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Jack Yellen
Screenplay
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Irene Morra
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pigskin Parade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pigskin Parade about?
Bessie and Winston "Slug" Winters are married coaches whose mission is to whip their college football team into shape. Just in time, they discover a hillbilly farmhand and his sister. The hillbilly farmhand's ability to throw melons enables him to become their star passing ace.
Who directed Pigskin Parade?
Pigskin Parade was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Pigskin Parade?
The principal cast of Pigskin Parade includes Stuart Erwin, Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, Johnny Downs, Betty Grable.
When was Pigskin Parade released and how long is it?
Pigskin Parade was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Pigskin Parade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pigskin Parade was composed by Sidney D. Mitchell, Lew Pollack.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pigskin Parade?
Pigskin Parade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).