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Jimmy Durante's nose almost got its own diploma in this chaotic campus comedy.
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Start Cheering (1938)

preppy chaosvaudeville energyscrewball sprint

Overview

ComedyMusicRomance

After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.

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musicalschool

Standout Aspects

Acting

Durante's physical comedy—his entire body is a prop.

Writing

Ridiculous wordplay that demands you keep up or get left behind.

Costume

Academic robes never looked this committed to the bit.

Best for:Solo: When you need 78 minutes of pure, unhinged 1930s serotonin.·Binge: Pair with other Durante films for maximum chaos immersion.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while occasionally looking up to go 'what is HAPPENING?'
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Director

Albert S. Rogell

ReleasedMar 3, 1938
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Jimmy Durante

Jimmy Durante

Willie Gumbatz

Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly

Sam Lewis

Joan Perry

Joan Perry

Jean Worthington

Charles Starrett

Charles Starrett

Ted Crosley

Gertrude Niesen

Gertrude Niesen

Sarah

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Dean Worthington

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Curly Howard

Curly Howard

Curly Howard

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Broderick Crawford

Broderick Crawford

Biff Gordon

Hal Le Roy

Hal Le Roy

'Tarzan' Biddle

Ernest Truex

Ernest Truex

Blodgett

Virginia Dale

Virginia Dale

Mabel

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Joan Perry's second film; she married Harry Cohn of Columbia Pictures shortly after, effectively retiring from acting.

Cultural

The 'college musical' subgenre peaked in the Depression era—offering audiences escapist fantasy of affordable education and endless parties.

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