The Quarterback (1940)

Scores the first touchdown of the season!

A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.

Cast (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Wayne Morris

Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones

Virginia Dale

Kay Merrill

Lillian Cornell

Sheila

Edgar Kennedy

Pops

Alan Mowbray

Professor Hobbs

Jerome Cowan

Townley

Rod Cameron

Tex

William Frawley

Coach

Walter Catlett

Tom

F

Frankie Burke

'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)

Carol Adams

Girl in Grandstand

Wanda McKay

Blonde

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