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Football (Now and Then) (1953): Cast

Football (Now and Then) (1953) movie poster

Football (Now and Then) is a 1953 short animated film directed by Jack Kinney, starring Dennis Day as Grand Pa (voice). It runs 7 minutes.

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Football (Now and Then) (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Jack Kinney
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Football (Now and Then) About?

The premise of Football (Now and Then) without spoilers.

An old‑timer tells his grandson that players from the early days of football could hold their own against a modern squad, prompting a fantasy matchup: Bygone University’s eleven‑man team faces Present State’s many specialized units and support staff. The stadium, crowd and media are contemporary, while the opposing side plays in a bygone era. The contest is tightly contested and fiercely fought.

Football (Now and Then) Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • 1950s
  • wacky american football
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • american football
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Cast & crew

Football (Now and Then) Cast & Characters

Dennis Day plays Grand Pa (voice) in Football (Now and Then). Directed by Jack Kinney.

From the director

More from Jack Kinney

More films directed by Jack Kinney, best-rated first: Pinocchio, Dumbo, The Three Caballeros and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

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Details

Football (Now and Then) Also Known As

Also known as “Fotboll förr och nu”.

Also known as
  • Fotboll förr och nu

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FAQ

Football (Now and Then) FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Football (Now and Then), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Football (Now and Then)?

Football (Now and Then) runs 7 minutes.

When was Football (Now and Then) released?

Football (Now and Then) was released on October 2, 1953.

Who directed Football (Now and Then)?

Football (Now and Then) was directed by Jack Kinney.

More films by Jack Kinney

Who is in the cast of Football (Now and Then)?

Football (Now and Then) stars Dennis Day as Grand Pa (voice).

Does Football (Now and Then) have a post-credit scene?

No. Football (Now and Then) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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