"Scores the first touchdown of the season!" 15 October 1940 Comedy 74 mins
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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Wayne Morris as Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones
Virginia Dale as Kay Merrill
Lillian Cornell as Sheila
Edgar Kennedy as Pops
Alan Mowbray as Professor Hobbs
Jerome Cowan as Townley
Rod Cameron as Tex
William Frawley as Coach
Walter Catlett as Tom
Frankie Burke as 'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)
Carol Adams as Girl in Grandstand
Wanda McKay as Blonde
United States 15 October 1940
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