The Collegians
Synopsis
The Collegians was a four year series of 46 two-reel films, in which the same players played the same roles through four years of college life, as envisioned by Hollywood's screenwriters of the mid-1920's. The Collegians was the title of the first episode in 1925. The fourth series, which began in January 1929, was made "with dialogue and full sound effects," according to the 26 January 1929 Exhibitors Herald-World. The series ended in September 1929. Many aspects of film The Plastic Age were carried over to The Collegians.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
- Original Title
- The Collegians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Carl Laemmle Jr.
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Wesley Ruggles
Director
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Collegians
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What is The Collegians about?
The Collegians was a four year series of 46 two-reel films, in which the same players played the same roles through four years of college life, as envisioned by Hollywood's screenwriters of the mid-1920's. The Collegians was the title of the first episode in 1925. The fourth series, which began in January 1929, was made "with dialogue and full sound effects," according to the 26 January 1929 Exhibitors Herald-World. The series ended in September 1929. Many aspects of film The Plastic Age were carried over to The Collegians.
Who directed The Collegians?
The Collegians was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in The Collegians?
The principal cast of The Collegians includes Eddie Phillips, George J. Lewis, Dorothy Gulliver, Hayden Stevenson.
When was The Collegians released and how long is it?
The Collegians was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 22m.