All American Drawback
Originally released in 1935. All American Drawback is a comedy film. directed by Lloyd French. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edgar Bergen, Gerrie Worthing, and June Carr Ormond
Synopsis
The Dean and Board of Flunk Well College are arguing with its football coach, Bergen, about the team's star player, Charlie McCarthy, who is the only reason the team is a winning one, but who isn't doing well academically and could be pulled from the team if his grades and behavior don't improve. In other words, Charlie is a dummy in more ways than one. Beyond other problems Coach Bergen has with Charlie concerning the coach's girlfriend Joan, Coach Bergen has to get Charlie prepared to pass an exam administered by the Dean. Instead of cheating like he usually does, Charlie has his own way of dealing with the exam.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All American Drawback about?
The Dean and Board of Flunk Well College are arguing with its football coach, Bergen, about the team's star player, Charlie McCarthy, who is the only reason the team is a winning one, but who isn't...
Who directed All American Drawback?
All American Drawback was directed by Lloyd French.
How long is All American Drawback?
All American Drawback has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was All American Drawback released?
All American Drawback was released on October 5, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in All American Drawback?
The main cast of All American Drawback includes Edgar Bergen, Gerrie Worthing, June Carr Ormond, David Burns.