The Forward Pass(1929)
The first football romance ever Vitaphoned.
The Forward Pass Synopsis
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.
The Forward Pass (1929) is a drama and romance film directed by Edward F. Cline, released on November 10, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams and Marion Byron. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward F. Cline
- Writers:
- Harvey Gates, Howard Emmett Rogers
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Forward Pass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Marty Reid
Loretta Young
as Patricia Carlyle
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Honey Smith
Marion Byron
as Mazie
Phyllis Crane
as Dot
- Bert Rome
Bert Rome
as Coach Wilson
Lane Chandler
as Assistant Coach Kane
Allan Lane
as Ed Kirby
Floyd Shackelford
as Trainer
Key crew
Directed by Edward F. Cline, written by Harvey Gates and Howard Emmett Rogers.
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The Forward Pass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Forward Pass – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Forward Pass?
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The main cast of The Forward Pass (1929) includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Marion Byron and Phyllis Crane. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forward Pass released?
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The Forward Pass was released on November 10, 1929 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Forward Pass worth watching?
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The Forward Pass (1929) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.