Vigour of Youth (1931)
"The Spirit of Notre Dame" (original title)

Story of two friends who play football, one of whom is a self-centered quarterback who thinks he's the only man on the team.

Director:

Russell Mack

Writers:

Walter DeLeon (additional dialogue), Robert Keith,

Stars:

Lew Ayres, Sally Blane, William Bakewell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lew Ayres	...	Bucky O'Brien
Sally Blane	...	Peggy
William Bakewell	...	Jim Stewart
Andy Devine	...	Truck McCall
Harry Barris	...	Wasp
J. Farrell MacDonald	...	Coach
Frank Carideo	...	Himself
Don Miller	...	The Four Horsemen
Elmer Layden	...	The Four Horsemen
Jim Crowley	...	The Four Horsemen
Harry Stuhldreher	...	The Four Horsemen
Nat Pendleton	...	Assistant Coach
Adam Walsh	...	Himself
Bucky O'Connor	...	Himself
John Law	...	Himself

Storyline

Story of two friends who play football, one of whom is a self-centered quarterback who thinks he's the only man on the team.

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Plot Keywords:

american football | college

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 October 1931 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vigour of Youth

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The role of "Truck McCall," played by Andy Devine, was based on Notre Dame football player George Gipp ("The Gipper").

User Reviews

OK Universal drama

This one was popular in 1931. The tribute to Knute Rockne was a nice touch. But today, it is just a standard football drama. J. Farrell MacDonald is excellent as the coach. For old-time movie buffs, it is an OK film to watch.