At college, the farmer's son puts on a football suit by mistake and is thought to be one of the players on the field. Complications follow and after making several touchdowns, Lee finds that he not only won the game for the college, but also the charming daughter of the professor.

Alfred J. Goulding
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The Unlikely Hero: Unpacking the Enduring Charm of 'The Touchdown' In the grand tapestry of early cinematic comedies, a peculiar thread often emerges: that of the accidental hero, the unwitting protagonist thrust into circumstances far beyond their ken, only to emerge triumphant through sheer happenstance and ...

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" The Unlikely Hero: Unpacking the Enduring Charm of 'The Touchdown' In the grand tapestry of early cinematic comedies, a peculiar thread often emerges: that of the accidental hero, the unwitting protagonist thrust into circumstances far beyond their ken, only to emerge triumphant through sheer happenstance and an indomitable, if naive, spirit. Alfred J. Goulding’s 'The Touchdown,' featuring the endearing Lee Moran, is a quintessential example of this delightful subgenre, a film that, eve..."


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