High School (1940): Cast
High School is a 1940 comedy directed by George Nichols Jr., starring Cliff Edwards as "Jeff" Jefferson, Wade Boteler and Robert Homans. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is High School About?
The premise of High School without spoilers.
After being homeschooled on her father’s remote Texas ranch, a spirited teenager is thrust into a bustling San Antonio high school. She must navigate unfamiliar classrooms, forge friendships, and cope with the hilarious culture clash that follows as she learns to fit in with her new peers.
High School Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- teenager
- high school
High School Cast & Characters
Cliff Edwards leads the cast as "Jeff" Jefferson, with Wade Boteler as McDonald and Robert Homans as Policeman. Directed by George Nichols Jr.; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Nichols Jr.
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Cliff Edwards as "Jeff" Jefferson - Wade Boteler as McDonald
- Robert Homans as Policeman
- Fred Kelsey as Junk Man
Also Starring in High School
· 44 more- Heinie Conklin Junk Man
- Paul Harvey James Wallace
- Harold Goodwin Gangster
- Lloyd Corrigan Dr. Henry Wallace, Principal
- Claire Du Brey Miss Huggins
- Luis Alberni Signor Cicero
- Emma Dunn Mrs. O'Neill
- Grace Hayle Miss Cummings
- Maurice Cass Franklin Jefferson
- Frank M. Thomas History Teacher
- Helen Dickson Faculty Member
- Joan Leslie Patsy
- John Kellogg Tommy Lee
- Renie Riano Miss Grace
- Ray Cooke Airport Attendant
- Lynne Roberts Carol Roberts
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- Frank McGrath Student in Fight
- Carmencita Johnson Girl
- Dave Morris Gangster
- Harry Denny Minor Role
- Margaret Brayton Miss Witherspoon
- Jane Withers Jane Wallace
- Billy Jones Student in Fight
- Doris Brian One of the Brian Sisters
- Betty Brian One of the Brian Sisters
- Gwen Brian One of the Brian Sisters
- Lillian Porter Cuddles Dixon
- Dorothy Moore Jessica
- Mary McCarty Mary
- Sam Garrett Roper
- Allen Pomeroy Student in Fight
- Michael Conroy Boy
- Jack Woody Student in Fight
- Iva Stewart Stewardess
- Betty Jean Hainey Girl
- Marvin Stephens Bill
- Gordon Carveth Student in Fight
- Clark Morgan Minor Role
- Joe Brown Jr. Slats Roberts
- Mary Jo Ellis Girl
- Tina Marshall Sour Teacher
- Johnnie Pirrone Jr. Terry
- Connie Evans Miss Brinkerhoff
- Jackie Hughes Boy
More from George Nichols Jr.
More films directed by George Nichols Jr.: The Marines Fly High, Man of Conquest, Army Girl and Portia on Trial.
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Movies Like High School
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including High School U.S.A., High School Record and High School Musical.
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High School U.S.A. 1983 -
High School Record 2005 -
High School Musical 2006 -
High School Confidential! 1958 -
High School Hero 1946 -
High School High 1996 -
The High schoolers 1986 -
Junior High School 1978 -
High Schoolers: Rock ’n’ Roll 1991 -
Teenage Emotions 2021 -
Viva High School Musical: Mexico 2008 -
High School Big Shot 1959
High School FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of High School, each answered in a sentence.
How long is High School?
High School runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was High School released?
High School was released on January 26, 1940.
Who directed High School?
High School was directed by George Nichols Jr.
More films by George Nichols Jr. Who is in the cast of High School?
High School stars Cliff Edwards as "Jeff" Jefferson, Wade Boteler as McDonald and Robert Homans as Policeman, among 48 credited actors.
Does High School have a post-credit scene?
No. High School has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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