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Gridiron Flash

The rousing romance of a tough guy who graduated from the gas house gang to become a college football star

NR 1934 · 64 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy, Drama

A college football team recruits a tough convict.

Directed by Glenn Tryon · Written by Glenn Tryon

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The Daring Young Man
10.01935
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Thundering Landlords
10.01925
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MovieComedy
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MovieActionComedy
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7.51928
MovieRomanceDrama
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Hellzapoppin'
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MovieMusicComedy
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Roberta
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MovieComedyMusic
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Sons of the Desert
7.11933
MovieComedy
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7.01943
MovieComedyRomance
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6.51934
MovieRomanceComedy
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MovieMusicComedy
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