The Freshman
Seen it?1925 | 77 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Jerry Maguire, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Taylor, Fred C. Newmeyer
- Harold LloydHarold Lamb
- Jobyna RalstonPeggy
- Brooks BenedictThe College Cad
- Hazel KeenerThe College Belle
- Joseph HarringtonThe College Tailor
- Pat HarmonThe Football Coach
- Leon BeaumonStudent (uncredited)
- Ethel BroadhurstWoman (uncredited)
- Roy BrooksTall Student (uncredited)
- Rosalind ByrneGirl Caught in Suspenders at Dance (uncredited)