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The Draw-Back
The Draw-Back
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The Draw-Back

1927
26m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1927

Runtime

26m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
26m
Apr 10, 1927
Director
Norman Taurog
Norman Taurog
Production
Goodwill Productions
Goodwill Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Horace Hayseed

Kathryn McGuire

Kathryn McGuire

Wallace Lupino

Wallace Lupino

College Football Captain

John Wayne

John Wayne

Opposing Football Player

Al Thompson

Al Thompson

College President

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