The Male Animal
“SHE turned a lamb into a lion!”
Synopsis
The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.
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Henry Fonda
Tommy Turner
Olivia de Havilland
Ellen Turner
Joan Leslie
Patricia Stanley
Jack Carson
Joe Ferguson
Eugene Pallette
Ed Keller
Herbert Anderson
Michael Barnes
Hattie McDaniel
Cleota
Ivan F. Simpson
Dean Frederick Damon
Don DeFore
Wally Myers
Jean Ames
"Hot Garters" Gardner
Minna Phillips
Mrs. Blanche Damon
Regina Wallace
Mrs. Myrtle Keller
Frank Mayo
Coach Sprague
William B. Davidson
Alumnus
Bobby Barnes
Nutsy Miller
Tod Andrews
Student (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Trustee (uncredited)
Raymond Bailey
Reporter on Porch (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Morehouse Avery, Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Male Animal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Stephen Morehouse Avery, Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, James Thurber, Elliott Nugent
Heinz Roemheld
Arthur Edeson
Thomas Richards
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Elliott Nugent
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Thomas Richards
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 The Male Animal
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What is The Male Animal about?
The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.
Who directed The Male Animal?
The Male Animal was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in The Male Animal?
The principal cast of The Male Animal includes Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson, Eugene Pallette.
When was The Male Animal released and how long is it?
The Male Animal was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Male Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Male Animal was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Male Animal?
The Male Animal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).