Overview
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
Director and cast
- Hal Walker Director
- Dean Martin as Bill Baker
- Jerry Lewis as 'Junior' Jackson
- Ruth Hussey as Ann Jackson
- Eddie Mayehoff as Jarring Jack Jackson
- Marion Marshall as Terry Howard
- Polly Bergen as Betty 'Babs' Hunter
- Hugh Sanders as Coach Wheeler
- John McIntire as Dr. Benjamin Green
- Francis Pierlot as Henry Baker
- Lillian Randolph as May
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