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The Male Animal
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The Male Animal

1942-03-12 · 101 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Romance

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.

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Directors
Elliott Nugent
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry FondaHenry FondaTommy Turner
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandEllen Turner
Joan LeslieJoan LesliePatricia Stanley
Jack CarsonJack CarsonJoe Ferguson
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteEd Keller
Herbert AndersonHerbert AndersonMichael Barnes
Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielCleota
Ivan F. SimpsonIvan F. SimpsonDean Frederick Damon
Don DeForeDon DeForeWally Myers
Jean Ames"Hot Garters" Gardner
Minna PhillipsMinna PhillipsMrs. Blanche Damon
Regina WallaceRegina WallaceMrs. Myrtle Keller
Frank MayoFrank MayoCoach Sprague
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonAlumnus
Bobby BarnesNutsy Miller
Tod AndrewsTod AndrewsStudent (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshTrustee (uncredited)
Raymond BaileyRaymond BaileyReporter on Porch (uncredited)
Leah BairdLeah BairdTrustee's Wife (uncredited)
William A. BoardwayMeeting Guest (uncredited)

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