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The Quarterback is a 1940 American comedy film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Robert Pirosh. The film stars Wayne Morris, Virginia Dale, Lillian Cornell, Edgar Kennedy, Alan Mowbray and Jerome Cowan. The film was released on October 16, 1940, by Paramount Pictures.
Original Release
10/15/1940
US Release
10/15/1940
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Wayne Morris | Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones / Jimmy Jones / Bill Jones |
| Virginia Dale | Kay Merrill |
| Lillian Cornell | Sheila |
| Edgar Kennedy | Pops |
| Alan Mowbray | Professor Hobbs |
| Jerome Cowan | Townley |
| Rod Cameron | Tex |
| William Frawley | Coach |
| Walter Catlett | Tom |
| Frankie Burke | 'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke) / 'Slats' Finney |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Wayne Morris | Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones / Jimmy Jones / Bill Jones |
| Virginia Dale | Kay Merrill |
| Lillian Cornell | Sheila |
| Edgar Kennedy | Pops |
| Alan Mowbray | Professor Hobbs |
| Jerome Cowan | Townley |
| Rod Cameron | Tex |
| William Frawley | Coach |
| Walter Catlett | Tom |
| Frankie Burke | 'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke) / 'Slats' Finney |
| Carol Adams | Girl in Grandstand |
| George Anderson | Doctor |
| Edward Arnold Jr. | Fat Football Player |
| Tommy Baker | Jimmy - Age 10 / Bill - Age 10 |
| Kathryn Bates | Mean-Looking Woman |
| Jack Chapin | Soda Jerk |
| Gene Delmont | Man |
| Eddie Dunn | Second Mug |
| John Harmon | Driver with Bill |
| Russell Hopton | Man in Car with Bill |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William LeBaron | Executive Producer |
| Anthony Veiller | Producer |
