The Sophomore(1929)
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The Sophomore Synopsis
Joe Collins arrives at Hanford College to begin his second year with $200 to pay his tuition, is enticed into a craps game, and loses all in this nostalgic slice of college, replete with songs, romance, prom dances and the inevitable big football game.
The Sophomore (1929) is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, released on August 24, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Eddie Quillan, Sally O'Neil, Stanley Smith and Jeanette Loff. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Leo McCarey
- Writers:
- Walter DeLeon, Earl Baldwin, T.H. Wenning
- Producers:
- Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
- Cinematographer:
- John J. Mescall
- Status:
- Released
The Sophomore Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Quillan
as Joe Collins
Sally O'Neil
as Margie Callahan
Stanley Smith
as Tom Weck
Jeanette Loff
as Barbara Lange
Russell Gleason
as Dutch
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Collins
Brooks Benedict
as Dan Willis
Spec O'Donnell
as Joe's Nephew
Walter O'Keefe
as Gabriel McAfee - Radio Announcer
- Jimmy Aldine
Jimmy Aldine
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Lew Ayres
as Sophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
- Ray Cooke
Ray Cooke
as Sophomore Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Leo McCarey, written by Walter DeLeon, Earl Baldwin and T.H. Wenning, produced by Joseph P. Kennedy Sr..
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The Sophomore Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Sophomore – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sophomore online?
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Who stars in The Sophomore?
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The main cast of The Sophomore (1929) includes Eddie Quillan, Sally O'Neil, Stanley Smith, Jeanette Loff and Russell Gleason. The film was directed by Leo McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sophomore released?
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The Sophomore was released on August 24, 1929 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Sophomore worth watching?
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The Sophomore (1929) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.