The Quarterback
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Directed by	Fred C. Newmeyer
Screenplay by	William Slavens McNutt W. O. McGeehan Ray Harris
Produced by	Jesse L. Lasky Adolph Zukor Ralph Block
Starring	Richard Dix Esther Ralston Harry Beresford David Butler
Cinematography	Edward Cronjager
Production company	Famous Players–Lasky Corporation
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	October 11, 1926 (1926-10-11)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

The Quarterback is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and written by William Slavens McNutt, W. O. McGeehan, and Ray Harris. The film stars Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, Harry Beresford, David Butler, Robert W. Craig, and Mona Palma. The film was released on October 11, 1926, by Paramount Pictures. ^{[1] [2]}

Plot

Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.

Cast

• Richard Dix as Jack Stone
• Esther Ralston as Louise Mason
• Harry Beresford as Elmer Stone
• David Butler as 'Lumpy' Goggins
• Robert W. Craig as Denny Walters
• Mona Palma as Nellie Webster

Preservation status

A print of the film is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. ^{[3] [4]}

See also

• List of American football films

References

External links

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