The Drop Kick (1927)

College football player Jack Hamill finds his reputation on the line when he pays an innocent visit to a woman whose husband kills himself.

Director:

Millard Webb

Writers:

Katharine Brush (story), Winifred Dunn

Stars:

Richard Barthelmess, Barbara Kent, Dorothy Revier

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Barthelmess	...	Jack Hamill
Barbara Kent	...	Cecily Graves
Dorothy Revier	...	Mrs. Eunice Hathaway
Eugene Strong	...	Brad Hathaway
Alberta Vaughn	...	Molly
James Bradbury Jr.	...	Bones (as James Bradbury)
Brooks Benedict	...	Ed Pemberton
Hedda Hopper	...	Mrs. Hamill
Mayme Kelso	...	Mrs. Graves
George C. Pearce	...	The Dean

Storyline

College football player Jack Hamill finds his reputation on the line when he pays an innocent visit to a woman whose husband kills himself.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1927 (USA)

Also Known As:

Glitter

Company Credits

Production Co:

First National Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Playing the Field

Shoreham College football star Richard Barthelmess (as Jack Hamill) specializes in "The Drop Kick". At home, Mr. Barthelmess is admired by pretty hometown girl Barbara Kent (as Cecily Graves). At school, the player is pursued by vamp Dorothy Revier (as Eunice Hathaway). Ms. Revier is a newlywed, but doesn't let it "cramp her style". She used to date Barthelmess, before she married his best friend, and coach, Eugene Strong (as Brad Hathaway). Mr. Strong has a difficult time balancing his budget. Soon, Barthelmess' college career is threatened by an unexpected shooting…

Barthelmess gives it the old college try, but "The Drop Kick" doesn't score. It's odd that this routine, and not very credible, film was released between "The Noose" and "The Patent Leather Kid", two films which brought Barthelmess Academy Award consideration. The football scenes are okay; but, the visual highlight is the "windmill dance" at the gymnasium. Revier, as the coach's wife, is the most interesting player. John Wayne appears inauspiciously, as an extra. "Wild" Bill Elliott is more noteworthy, making a forward play, at the dance.

**** The Drop Kick (9/25/27) Millard Webb ~ Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Revier, Barbara Kent