Collegiate (1936 film)

Collegiate is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and starring Jack Oakie, Joe Penner, and Frances Langford. The film was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

The plot revolves around a college magazine, its attempts to stay afloat, and the romantic entanglements of its staff. Joe Penner plays a wealthy but dimwitted student who becomes the magazine's unlikely benefactor. Jack Oakie is featured as a wisecracking editor, and Frances Langford provides the romantic interest and performs several musical numbers. Other cast members include Ned Sparks and Lynne Overman.

The film is known for its musical sequences and comedic performances. While not a major critical success, Collegiate provided light entertainment and contributed to the popularity of musical comedies during the 1930s. It features songs like "You Hit the Spot" and "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)," though the latter is not performed in its originally intended Western style. The film is considered a minor entry in the studio's output during the era, and its historical significance primarily lies in its reflection of the period's popular entertainment trends.