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USA, 1926
Director: Fred C. Newmeyer
Producer: Ralph Block
Cast: Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, Harry Beresford, David Butler
Screenwriter: Ray Harris
Story: William Slavens McNutt, W.O. McGeehan
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager 
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Black-and-White
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Language: Silent with English intertitles
Running Time: 74 minutes

Synopsis:
The plot revolves around Jack Stone (Richard Dix), whose father (Harry Beresford) vowed that he would not leave Colton College until his team defeats its archrival, State University. Unfortunately, they lose, year after year after year. Rather than graduate, the father keeps his promise and remains enrolled for the next 27 years. By the 1920s, he is an aging perpetual student attending classes alongside his son Jack, who becomes the school’s new quarterback. Jack must not only win the championship game but also evade attempts by the State team to derail his football success while pursuing a romance with Louise Mason (Esther Ralston).

Awards:
Best Pictures of the Month - December (Photoplay Awards, 1926)
Best Performances of the Month, Richard Dix - December (Photoplay Awards, 1926)

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