Salt Lake Telegram | 1931-11-12 | Page 10 | 'Touchdown' is Full of Punch at Capitol

Touchdown Is IsS Full of Punch S At Ac Capitol Touchdown opened Wednesday at the Capitol theat theater r. r Here is a picture picture pic plc- ture with a real a real punch a fast moving moving moy- moy ing dramatic story that keeps one entertained d from the opening flash i to t the f fadeout It has humor ro romance romance ro- ro mance strong l lons and plenty of thrills arid and suspense As M a drama built around football it goes does behind the spectacle on on the field and tells telisa a a story in rich hin In human appeal The story opens after a a. brief bric Introduction introduction In in- the to-the players at a big game where wh re the victorious Midwest team of American all stars scores a final triumph RIchard Richard Rich RIch- ard Dan Curtis backfield star for Midwest whose thirst thirst- for fame has made him a a. spectacular player and whose ambition continues to drive him on in a a. search for new honors honors- honors time as a 8 coach Peggy Shannon the girl he admires is amused by his egotism and his determination to build buildup up upa a winning team As Al two of Arlen's teammates who play big parts in his career as a 8 coach Jack Oakie and Hells Toomey contribute contribute contribute con con- tribute outstanding portrayals Oakie Oakle Ls is his old wisecracking lovable self as 05 the assistant coach and Toomey Is Ls convincing s Miens Mien's lofty rival in lov love J. J Farrell MacDonald scores as Pop Stewart the astute kind hearted Midwest coach The football se sequences se- se qu are authentic for great all American players appear In Inthe the cast as well as several nationally known coaches a Touchdown can be called an Inside Inside In Inside In side story of olo football The buying of of players the ruthless driving of the young coach bent on a a. winning team at any cost the exciting gam games in which the the spectator spectator seems to take uke a a areal areal real part due to the handling handling handling-aU all these elements go to tomake make the thc picture Whether or not one understands un un- un- un football it sweeps to the drama Fishermans Paradise a a. sport port subject a screen souvenir and sound news hews are arc added features At the 9 o'clock how a a. fashion revue is presented pre pre seated Farney's Famey's new concert contains contains con con- talus plenty of atmosphere for the picture Campus Tours Campus Tours and presents a medley o of Utah school songs