Hold 'Em Yale (1935 film)

Hold 'Em Yale is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Patricia Ellis, Buster Crabbe, and Andy Devine. The film revolves around a Yale University football player, Billy Bronson (Crabbe), who is threatened with expulsion due to failing grades. To remain eligible for the big game, he enlists the help of a clever, though initially reluctant, co-ed, Ann Rogers (Ellis), to tutor him. The plot incorporates typical college comedy tropes of the era, including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and the pressure to succeed in athletics and academics. Andy Devine provides comic relief as Billy's dim-witted but loyal friend, providing assistance and often unintentionally complicating matters. The film culminates in the crucial football game, where Billy must prove his worth both on and off the field. It's considered a minor entry in the cycle of college-themed films popular during the 1930s.