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The Quarterback

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A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1940-10-15

Runtime: 74 mins

Director: H. Bruce Humberstone

Writer: Robert Pirosh

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy

Original title: The Quarterback

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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