The Cowboy Quarterback
The Cowboy Quarterback

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The Cowboy Quarterback

1939
Movie
56 min
English

Football scout for the Chicago Packers Rusty Walker signs Harry Lynn, a legendary broken-field runner. Harry won't leave his home town without his girlfriend Maizie Williams. He gets tangled up with gamblers and Rusty's girl Evelyn Corey makes a play for him.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lew LandersGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A star college football player, with dreams of becoming a movie cowboy, is forced to choose between his athletic career and his cinematic ambitions. He finds himself caught between a demanding coach, a potential romance, and the lure of Hollywood. Ultimately, he must decide what path to pursue to fulfill his destiny.

Critical Reception

'The Cowboy Quarterback' was a minor, lighthearted sports comedy of its era, primarily noted for its combination of football action and a whimsical premise. While not a critical darling, it offered simple entertainment that appealed to fans of the sport and the popular 'cowboy' archetypes in film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted blend of sports and Hollywood aspirations.

  • Seen as a pleasant, if unremarkable, time-killer from the late 1930s.

  • The performances provided adequate entertainment for the target audience.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's age and niche status. However, reviews from its time likely indicate it was viewed as a typical, enjoyable B-movie sports comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget productions, often referred to as 'B-movies'.

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