Movie Description
The Forward Pass
(1929)Overview
Marty Reid, the star quarterback at Sanford College, is constantly singled out by the opposition for punishment, and he swears to his pal, Honey Smith, and to Coach Wilson that he will quit the game forever. Ed Kirby, who dislikes Reid, calls him yellow, and Wilson gets Patricia Carlyle, the college vamp, to induce Reid to play. At a sorority dance, where only football players can cut in, Kirby persecutes Reid by dancing with Pat, and as a result Reid does apply to play in the game.
Featured Crew
Cast
Marty Reid
Patricia Carlyle
Honey Smith
Mazie
Dot
Coach Wilson
Assistant Coach Kane
Ed Kirby
Trainer
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Facts
Original TitleThe Forward Pass
Status Released
Release Information
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1929-11-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Production CompaniesFirst National Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
































