J. Farrell MacDonald plays legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne in everything but name in this standard college football film, released only months after Rockne's tragic death and dedicated to his memory. The slim plot hinges on the conflict that arises between the inspiring coach and
Bucky O'Brien (Lew Ayres), a freshman running back who becomes disenchanted when his game role shifts from carrying the ball to blocking for talented teammate Jim Stewart (William Bakewell). After refusing to do his job, Bucky finds himself in the stands when Notre Dame battles Army, but it should
come as little surprise that when the chips and the Irish are down, Bucky is back in ...
Released:
1931
Rated:
NR
Length:
80 mins