The Cowboy Quarterback
“60 Minutes of Fast And Furious Football... Loud And Lingering Laughs.”
Synopsis
Football scout for the Chicago Packers Rusty Walker signs Harry Lynn, a legendary broken-field runner. Harry won't leave his home town without his girlfriend Maizie Williams. He gets tangled up with gamblers and Rusty's girl Evelyn Corey makes a play for him.
Top Cast
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Bert Wheeler
Harry Lynn
Marie Wilson
Maizie Williams
Gloria Dickson
Evelyn Corey
William Demarest
Rusty Walker
Eddie Foy Jr.
Steve Adams
William Hopper
Handsome Sam Saxon
William Gould
Col. Moffett
Charles Cahill Wilson
Coach Hap Farrell
Dick Wessel
Football player
Eddie Acuff
Pilot
Trevor Bardette
The Indian
Clem Bevans
Lem the Mailman
Frederic Tozere
Mr. Slater
John Harron
Mr. Gray
John Ridgely
Mr. Walters
Nat Carr
Hotel Clerk
Glen Cavender
Nightclub Waiter
Sol Gorss
Cozy Walsh - Packers Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Niblo Jr.
- Original Title
- The Cowboy Quarterback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Fred Niblo Jr., Ring Lardner, George M. Cohan
Department Leadership Roster
Noel M. Smith
Director
Fred Niblo Jr.
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cowboy Quarterback
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cowboy Quarterback about?
Football scout for the Chicago Packers Rusty Walker signs Harry Lynn, a legendary broken-field runner. Harry won't leave his home town without his girlfriend Maizie Williams. He gets tangled up with gamblers and Rusty's girl Evelyn Corey makes a play for him.
Who directed The Cowboy Quarterback?
The Cowboy Quarterback was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in The Cowboy Quarterback?
The principal cast of The Cowboy Quarterback includes Bert Wheeler, Marie Wilson, Gloria Dickson, William Demarest, Eddie Foy Jr..
When was The Cowboy Quarterback released and how long is it?
The Cowboy Quarterback was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 56m.