The Male Animal 1942

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.

Cast:

Henry Fonda
Tommy Turner 

Olivia de Havilland
Ellen Turner 

Hank Mann
Reporter (uncredited) 

Jack Carson
Joe Ferguson 

Walter Brooke
Reporter (uncredited) 

Glen Cavender
Reporter on Porch (uncredited)