Knute Rockne, All American

Knute Rockne, All American
10/04/1940 AD released

Bosley Crowther of The New York Times called the film "one of the best pictures for boys in years" and wrote that O'Brien conveyed "a valid impression of an iron-willed, dynamic and cryptic fellow who could very well be 'Rock.'

As a memorial to a fine and inspiring molder of character in young men, this picture ranks high. But, like the Carnegie Foundation has done on previous occasions, we are inclined to question its overemphasis of the pigskin sport."

Variety called the film "one of the best biographical picturizations ever turned out ... Pat O'Brien delivers a fine characterization of the immortal Rockne, catching the spirit of the role with an understanding of the human qualities of the man."

Thorpe portrayed an umpire in the film.

South Bend, IN

Lattitude: 41.6763° N
Longitude: 86.2502° W
Region: North America

Modern Day United States

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Ronald Reagan Holding "The Gipper" Jersey — at a Campaign Rally in Endicott, NY, 9/12/1984
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Ronald Reagan Holding "The Gipper" Jersey at a Campaign Rally in Endicott, NY, 9/12/1984

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