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The College Widow

"Forty Fighters Fall For College Flirt"

October 15, 1927 1h 7m

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

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Release Date October 15, 1927 98 years ago
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Runtime 1h 7m 67 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

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.