| The Quarterback | |
| Producer: | Jesse L. Lasky Adolph Zukor Ralph Block |
| Screenplay: | William Slavens McNutt W. O. McGeehan Ray Harris |
| Starring: | Richard Dix Esther Ralston Harry Beresford David Butler |
| Cinematography: | Edward Cronjager |
| Studio: | Famous Players–Lasky Corporation |
| Distributor: | Paramount Pictures |
| Runtime: | 80 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Quarterback is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and written by William Slavens McNutt, W. O. McGeehan, and Ray Harris. The film stars Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, Harry Beresford, David Butler, Robert W. Craig, and Mona Palma. The film was released on October 11, 1926, by Paramount Pictures.[1] [2]
Elmer Stone, quarterback of the 1899 Colton College football team vows to remain a student until Colton beats its biggest rival, State University. Twenty-seven years later, Elmer is still in school and is a classmate of his son, Jack. Other than driving a milk wagon in his spare time, Jack is also the quarterback of the football team. A matter of his eligibility comes up but he is cleared and goes out to do-or-die for Colton against State University. Maybe they will win The Big Game, and Jack's father can get a life...and a job.
A print of the film is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.[3] [4]