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| Directed by | William A. Wellman |
| Written by | Niven Busch Manuel Seff |
| Starring | Dick Powell Ann Dvorak |
| Cinematography | Arthur L. Todd |
| Edited by | Thomas Pratt |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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| Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $245,000 (estimated) |
College Coach (UK title Football Coach) is a 1933 American drama film starring Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak. The film features John Wayne in his last bit-part role.
Plot
Calvert College begins taking football more seriously, over the objections of Dr. Sargeant, the president of the school. Coach Gore is brought in and given a free rein, which he uses to pay money to standout players. He is so obsessed with winning that he ignores his wife, Claire.
The president's son, Phil Sargeant, is also an outstanding athlete, but is far more interested in studying chemistry. He is persuaded to join the team, however, and becomes the fourth of the "Four Aces" who begin leading Calvert to victories.
Football stars begin feeling entitled to things, including favoritism in the classroom. One of them, Weaver, even makes a pass at the coach's wife. Phil Sargeant is offended when given a passing grade for a chemistry test he didn't even complete. He quarrels with the coach and quits the team.
Gore catches his wife having dinner with a player and kicks Weaver off the squad. Soon the team is losing games and funds, which even threatens the future of the science department. Phil decides to play again for that reason, and Claire explains to her husband that the dinner was innocent. Weaver is reinstated as well, Calvert wins the big game and the coach offers to quit, but is given a second chance by his wife and the college.
Cast
- Dick Powell as Philip "Phil" / "Sarge" Sargeant
- Ann Dvorak as Claire Gore
- Pat O"Brien as Coach James Gore
- Arthur Byron as Dr. Phillip Sargent
- Lyle Talbot as Herbert P. "Buck" Weaver
- Hugh Herbert as J. Marvin Barnett
- Arthur Hohl as Seymour Young
- John Wayne as Student greeting Phil (uncredited)
See also
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