Cheer Boys Cheer
Cheer Boys Cheer

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Cheer Boys Cheer

1939
Movie
84 min
English

Shades of "Romeo and Juliet" with rival British Brewery owners who hate each other and their children who fall in love.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Albert S. RogellGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A rivalry between two college football teams, coached by a strict disciplinarian and his more lenient former star player, escalates into a chaotic and comedic battle for supremacy. The film follows the coaches' attempts to outwit each other, the players' struggles on and off the field, and the blossoming romance between a star player and the coach's daughter.

Critical Reception

Cheer Boys Cheer was a moderately received film in its time, typical of many studio comedies of the late 1930s. It offered lighthearted entertainment with a sports backdrop, appealing to audiences looking for escapism and familiar comedic tropes. Critical reviews were generally mild, acknowledging its energetic performances and humorous situations without proclaiming it a groundbreaking film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted, fast-paced comedy and energetic performances.

  • Noted for its predictable but enjoyable plot involving college football rivalries.

  • Considered a standard, entertaining studio programmer of its era.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by RKO Radio Pictures, known for its output of both B-movies and some higher-profile productions during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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