Marty Reid, the star quarterback at Sanford College, is constantly singled out by the opposition for punishment, and he swears to his pal, Honey Smith, and to Coach Wilson that he will quit the game forever. Ed Kirby, who dislikes Reid, calls him yellow, and Wilson gets Patricia Carlyle, the college vamp, to induce Reid to play.
Alright, so you’re thinking about a 1929 college football movie. 🏈 Is The Forward Pass something you should dig up? Maybe. If you’re a die-hard classic film buff, especially for pre-Code stuff, or if you just love seeing how sports movies used to be, then yeah, it’s a fun watch. For anyone expecting modern pacing or s...
still_frame
still_frame
publicity
still_frame
still_frame
publicity
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Edward F. Cline
Edward F. Cline
Community
Log in to comment.
"Alright, so you’re thinking about a 1929 college football movie. 🏈 Is The Forward Pass something you should dig up? Maybe. If you’re a die-hard classic film buff, especially for pre-Code stuff, or if you just love seeing how sports movies used to be, then yeah, it’s a fun watch. For anyone expecting modern pacing or subtle character work, you’ll probably find it a bit of a slog. It’s got a certain charm, though, and for a very specific audience, it’s worth a look. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. plays M..."
Floyd Shackelford
Howard Emmett Rogers, Harvey Gates
United States
