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The Quarterback

10.019401h 14mNRMovieComedy

A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.

DirectorH. Bruce Humberstone
WriterRobert Pirosh

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Cast · Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

WMWayne Morris
Wayne Morris
Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones
VDVirginia Dale
Virginia Dale
Kay Merrill
LCLillian Cornell
Lillian Cornell
Sheila
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Pops
AMAlan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
Professor Hobbs
JC
Jerome Cowan
Townley
RCRod Cameron
Rod Cameron
Tex
WFWilliam Frawley
William Frawley
Coach
WCWalter Catlett
Walter Catlett
Tom
FB
Frankie Burke
'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)
CACarol Adams
Carol Adams
Girl in Grandstand
WMWanda McKay
Wanda McKay
Blonde

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The Quarterback — streaming FAQ

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The Quarterback hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 3, 1940. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.