The College Widow
"Forty Fighters Fall For College Flirt"
Originally released in 1927. The College Widow is a comedy/romance film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dolores Costello, William Collier Jr., and Douglas Gerrard
Synopsis
Following another instance of the perennial defeat of the Atwater College football team, President Witherspoon is told that unless better athletes can be induced to come to Atwater, he will be asked to resign. Acting upon the suggestion of Professor Jelicoe, Jane, the professor's beautiful daughter, uses her personal charm to draw noted football stars from neighboring schools by a series of ruses at a vacationing spot. Billy Bolton, son of a financial magnate, falls for Jane and to prove himself registers under another name and works his way through school, attaining scholastic and athletic honors. Through the jealousy of another girl, Billy learns of Jane's trickery and persuades the athletes not to play;
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Dolores Costello
as Jane Witherspoon
William Collier Jr.
as Billy Bolton
Douglas Gerrard
as Professor Jelicoe
Anders Randolf
as Hiram Bolton
Charles Hill Mailes
as Professor Witherspoon
Robert Ryan
as Jack Larrbee
Sumner Getchell
as Jimmie Hopper
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Don White (as Big Boy Williams)
Grace Gordon
as Flora
Jesse Hibbs
as (as Jess Hibbs)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The College Widow about?
Following another instance of the perennial defeat of the Atwater College football team, President Witherspoon is told that unless better athletes can be induced to come to Atwater, he will be aske...
Who directed The College Widow?
The College Widow was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is The College Widow?
The College Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was The College Widow released?
The College Widow was released on October 15, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The College Widow?
The main cast of The College Widow includes Dolores Costello, William Collier Jr., Douglas Gerrard, Anders Randolf, Charles Hill Mailes.