The Draw-Back (1927)

04/10/1927 (US) • Comedy • 26m

Overview

A dim witted, scrawny fellow from the country finds college full of bullies that trick him into various painful situations with the dean. His wife mistakes him for a prize athlete, and he's put on the football team. The big game includes unusual things like a mud hole on the field and a wasp nest substituting for the ball.

The Draw-Back (1927)

04/10/1927 (US) • 26m

Comedy

Overview

A dim witted, scrawny fellow from the country finds college full of bullies that trick him into various painful situations with the dean. His wife mistakes him for a prize athlete, and he's put on the football team. The big game includes unusual things like a mud hole on the field and a wasp nest substituting for the ball.

Top Billed Cast

Johnny Arthur

Horace Hayseed

Kathryn McGuire

Wallace Lupino

College Football Captain

John Wayne

Opposing Football Player

Al Thompson

College President

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

football (soccer)

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