While Thousands Cheer (1940)
Overview
Kenny Harrington, the star football player of Gilmore College, leads his team to many victories, raising hopes that Gilmore will play in the "Peach Bowl," the championship playoffs of the Western conference. Unknown to Kenny, Downey, the head of a gambling syndicate, has placed a $100,000 bet against the Gilmore team.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.281 |
Directed By
Leo C. Popkin
TOP CAST
Kenny Washington
Kenny Harrington
Mantan Moreland
Nash
Al Duvall
Downey
Jeni Le Gon
Myra
Reginald Fenderson
Phil Harrington
Laurence Criner
Green
Monte Hawley
Johnson
Florence O'Brien
Daisy
Ida Coffin
Rose
Gladys Snyder
Co-ed
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