Start Cheering (1938) in Color — Starring Jimmy Durante & Walter Connolly

Start Cheering (1938) – Buy This Classic Comedy in Color

Experience the hilarious Start Cheering (1938) in lively colorized HD. Directed by Albert S. Rogell and featuring a remarkable cast that includes Jimmy Durante, Joan Perry, Charles Starrett, the Three Stooges, and a host of comedy and musical talent, this fast-paced college comedy follows a Hollywood movie star who decides to abandon his glamorous career and enrol in college to get a real education — much to the horror of his studio, his agent, and everyone who depends on his continued stardom. The studio sends an army of operatives to campus to sabotage his studies and lure him back to Hollywood, turning the quiet academic world into a circus of slapstick, musical numbers, and inspired lunacy. Packed with comedy legends performing at the top of their form, this is a delightful showcase of 1930s comic talent. Now available as a premium digital download for just €15.00 — DRM-free and yours to keep forever.

Plot Summary

Ted Crosley (Charles Starrett) is one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars — handsome, athletic, and enormously popular. But Ted is tired of the shallow artificiality of the movie business and yearns for something more meaningful. In a move that shocks the entire entertainment industry, he abandons his career and enrols as a freshman at a small college, determined to get the education he never had and discover what real life is like outside the Hollywood bubble.

The news sends Ted’s studio into a panic. He is under contract, his next film is in pre-production, and millions of dollars are at stake. The studio dispatches a team led by the fast-talking, endlessly resourceful Breezy (Jimmy Durante) to infiltrate the campus and bring Ted back to Hollywood by any means necessary. Breezy and his associates — a collection of entertainers, con artists, and comedy performers — descend on the quiet college like a variety-show invasion.

Meanwhile, Ted is genuinely enjoying college life. He makes friends among the regular students, becomes interested in academic subjects he never knew existed, and falls for the pretty and intelligent co-ed Jane (Joan Perry), who likes him for himself rather than his movie-star persona. For the first time in years, Ted feels like a real person rather than a manufactured product.

Breezy’s attempts to sabotage Ted’s academic career produce escalating chaos. Every scheme backfires spectacularly, creating situations of inspired comic absurdity that disrupt classes, athletics, social events, and the general peace of the campus. The Three Stooges contribute their special brand of mayhem to the proceedings, while Jimmy Durante’s motor-mouthed scheming generates scene after scene of rapid-fire comedy.

The climax brings all the competing interests together — Ted’s desire for a real life, the studio’s demand for his return, Breezy’s increasingly desperate schemes, and the romantic complication with Jane — in a resolution that manages to be both satisfyingly comic and genuinely warm.

Cast & Crew

Director: Albert S. Rogell
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Joan Perry, Charles Starrett, Walter Connolly, The Three Stooges, Broderick Crawford, Raymond Walburn

Jimmy Durante dominates every scene he appears in with his irrepressible energy, trademark malapropisms, and incredible comic timing. Charles Starrett is a likeable and convincing leading man as Ted, and Joan Perry brings charm and intelligence to the romantic interest. The Three Stooges contribute a memorable sequence of inspired physical comedy. The deep supporting cast of comedy specialists ensures that every scene delivers laughs.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The contrast between the glamorous Hollywood world and the wholesome college campus, the elaborate comic set-pieces, and the lively musical numbers are delightfully enhanced through expert colorization. The college settings, the colourful variety-show performances, and the period fashions of the late 1930s all gain wonderful new charm in colour. Now also available in colour. Own this star-studded comedy showcase for just €15.00 — Jimmy Durante and the Three Stooges in dazzling colour.

Historical Significance

Start Cheering represents the golden age of Hollywood comedy ensemble films, bringing together some of the era’s most beloved comic performers in a format that showcased their individual talents while telling a cohesive story. The film captures the Hollywood studio system at its peak — when studios could assemble extraordinary casts of comedy specialists for a single production. Jimmy Durante’s irrepressible persona, the Three Stooges’ physical comedy, and the supporting cast of character comedians create a time capsule of 1930s entertainment at its most energetic and inventive. Through colorization, this delightful comedy showcase has been preserved for modern audiences in a vibrant new visual presentation.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes – professionally colorized from the original black-and-white
• Audio: Original English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 78 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes – no restrictions on playback
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Are the Three Stooges in this a lot?
A: They have a memorable featured sequence rather than appearing throughout the entire film. However, their contribution is characteristically hilarious and worth the price of admission on its own.

Q: Is Jimmy Durante funny in this?
A: Supremely. Durante is at the peak of his manic energy, and his attempts to sabotage Ted’s college career generate scene after scene of inspired, rapid-fire comedy. If you enjoy Durante, this is one of his best showcases.

Q: Is there a romance in this?
A: Yes. The romance between Ted and Jane provides a warm emotional anchor for the comedy, and Joan Perry makes a charming and intelligent leading lady who holds her own against the comic chaos around her.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in 720p HD resolution, compatible with all major devices and media players.

Q: Is there DRM on this download?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free, meaning you can watch it on any device without restrictions or expiration dates.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchasing?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment. You can start watching within minutes of completing your purchase.

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