IMDb
6.1 /10
1k votes


Comedy · 1951 · 1h 44min
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
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Paramount PicturesWallis-Hazen Inc.IMDb
6.1 /10
1k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
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TMDB
5.9 /10
26 votes
Letterboxd
6.2 /10
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Weighted average
6.1/10
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