The Male Animal(1942)
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The Male Animal Synopsis
The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.
The Male Animal (1942) is a comedy and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on March 12, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie and Jack Carson. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- Elliott Nugent, James Thurber, Stephen Morehouse Avery
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Male Animal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as Tommy Turner
Olivia de Havilland
as Ellen Turner
Joan Leslie
as Patricia Stanley
Jack Carson
as Joe Ferguson
Eugene Pallette
as Ed Keller
Herbert Anderson
as Michael Barnes
Hattie McDaniel
as Cleota
Ivan F. Simpson
as Dean Frederick Damon
Don DeFore
as Wally Myers
- Jean Ames
Jean Ames
as "Hot Garters" Gardner
Minna Phillips
as Mrs. Blanche Damon
Regina Wallace
as Mrs. Myrtle Keller
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by Elliott Nugent, James Thurber and Stephen Morehouse Avery.
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The Male Animal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Male Animal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Male Animal online?
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The Male Animal (1942) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Male Animal?
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The main cast of The Male Animal (1942) includes Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson and Eugene Pallette. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Male Animal released?
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The Male Animal was released on March 12, 1942 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Male Animal worth watching?
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The Male Animal (1942) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.