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Trouble Along the Way

  • 19531953
  • PGPG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
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John Wayne and Donna Reed in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
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An ex-football coach is hired by a small Catholic college to train its football team in the hopes of winning games and making money to save the school from bankruptcy.An ex-football coach is hired by a small Catholic college to train its football team in the hopes of winning games and making money to save the school from bankruptcy.An ex-football coach is hired by a small Catholic college to train its football team in the hopes of winning games and making money to save the school from bankruptcy.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Melville Shavelson(screenplay)
    • Jack Rose(screenplay)
    • Douglas Morrow(story)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Donna Reed
    • Charles Coburn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Melville Shavelson(screenplay)
    • Jack Rose(screenplay)
    • Douglas Morrow(story)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Donna Reed
    • Charles Coburn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Trouble Along The Way
    Trailer 3:06
    Trouble Along The Way

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    Donna Reed for "Trouble Along The Way," 1953.
    Donna Reed poses for "Trouble Along The Way," 1953.
    Donna Reed for "Trouble Along The Way," 1953.
    John Wayne and Donna Reed in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    John Wayne and Donna Reed in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    John Wayne and Donna Reed in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    John Wayne in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    John Wayne, Donna Reed, and Sherry Jackson in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    John Wayne and Sherry Jackson in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    Marie Windsor in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
    Donna Reed in Trouble Along the Way (1953)
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    Top cast

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Steve Williamsas Steve Williams
    Donna Reed
    Donna Reed
    • Alice Singletonas Alice Singleton
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Father Burkeas Father Burke
    Tom Tully
    Tom Tully
    • Father Maloneas Father Malone
    Sherry Jackson
    Sherry Jackson
    • Carol Williamsas Carol Williams
    Marie Windsor
    Marie Windsor
    • Anne McCormickas Anne McCormick
    Tom Helmore
    Tom Helmore
    • Harold McCormickas Harold McCormick
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Father Petersonas Father Peterson
    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Father Provincialas Father Provincial
    Douglas Spencer
    Douglas Spencer
    • Father Procuratoras Father Procurator
    Lester Matthews
    Lester Matthews
    • Cardinal O'Sheaas Cardinal O'Shea
    Chuck Connors
    Chuck Connors
    • Stan Schwegleras Stan Schwegler
    John Alban
    • Football Spectatoras Football Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Football Spectatoras Football Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Berkeley
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Beatrice Bernadine
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Oscar Blank
    • Pool Hall Patronas Pool Hall Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Melville Shavelson(screenplay)
      • Jack Rose(screenplay)
      • Douglas Morrow(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Struggling to retain custody of his daughter following his divorce, football coach Steve Williams finds himself embroiled in a recruiting scandal at the tiny Catholic college he is trying to save from closure with a winning program. —Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
    catholiccollegecollege footballamerican footballwindow smashing48 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • That all-man "Quiet Man" has a new kind of dame to tame!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Dean has an uncredited part as a football spectator in the film.
    • Goofs
      Although the movie is set at a college in New York, there is a California flag flying near the stadium when Steve first meets the football team.
    • Quotes

      Father Burke: You'll find the answer in Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, Verse 15.

      [the other priests look at one another]

      Father Burke: Well, well? Is there a Bible in the house, or do you have to go to a hotel?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      St. Anthony's Alma Mater Hymn
      (uncredited)
      Music by Max Steiner
      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
      Sung by a chorus during the opening credits and at the end
      Played often in the score

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    Everyone deserves a second chance.
    This is a light hearted uplifting tale directed by the talented Michael Curtiz. John Wayne plays a divorced man trying to keep custody of his young daughter(Sherry Jackson)and at the same time regain his self- respect by coaching football at a small, money strapped Catholic college.

    This sentimental yarn has an all star supporting cast that includes: Charles Coburn, Donna Reed, Leif Erickson, Dabbs Greer and Chuck Conners.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Jun 3, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Alma Mater
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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