$1,000 A Touchdown

(1939)

70 minutes

Comedy / Sports

Directed by James P. Hogan

Cast: 

Joe E. Brown as Marlowe Mansfield Booth
Martha Raye as Martha Madison
Eric Blore as Henry
Susan Hayward as Betty McGlen
John Hartley as Bill Anders
Syd Saylor as Bangs
Joyce Mathews as Lorelei
George McKay as Mr. Fishbeck
Tom Dugan as Popcorn vendor
Matt McHugh as Brick Benson
Don Wilson as Announcer
Josef Swickard as Hamilton McGlen Sr.
 
A couple involved in show business inherit a college about to go bankrupt and first turn it into a drama school, however when they realize they are in need of funding they come up with a different plan.   In an attempt to build up funding they attempt to build up the college football team and offer $1000 for every touchdown scored.  The film was not directed very well and ends up being a box office disappointment.