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Varsity Show

1937-09-04 · 120 min · ★ 6.8

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Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.

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Directors
William Keighley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellCharles 'Chuck' Daly
Ted HealyTed HealyWilliam Williams
Rosemary LaneRosemary LaneBarbara 'Babs' Steward
Priscilla LanePriscilla LaneBetty Bradley
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettProfessor Sylvester Biddle
Johnnie DavisJohnnie DavisBuzz Bolton
Ford Washington LeeBuck
John 'Bubbles' SublettJohn 'Bubbles' SublettBubbles
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayTrout
Mabel ToddMabel ToddCuddles
Scotty BatesScotty
George MacFarlandHap
Poley McClintockPoley
Lee DixonLee DixonJohnny 'Rubberlegs' Stevens
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesDean Meredith
Roy AtwellRoy AtwellProfessor Washburn
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyMike Barclay
Ben WeldenBen WeldenHammer
Emma DunnEmma DunnMrs. Smith
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesProfessor (uncredited)

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