The Male Animal
1942, English. Directed by Elliott Nugent.
SHE turned a lamb into a lion!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Male Animal is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Elliott NugentDirector
- Henry FondaTommy Turner
- Olivia de HavillandEllen Turner
- Joan LesliePatricia Stanley
- Jack CarsonJoe Ferguson
- Eugene PalletteEd Keller
- Herbert AndersonMichael Barnes
- Hattie McDanielCleota
- Ivan F. SimpsonDean Frederick Damon
- Don DeForeWally Myers
- Jean Ames"Hot Garters" Gardner
- Minna PhillipsMrs. Blanche Damon
- Regina WallaceMrs. Myrtle Keller
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Morehouse Avery, Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
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What The Male Animal is based on
The Male Animal is based on The Male Animal by Elliott Nugent and James Thurber.
The Male Animal
By Elliott Nugent and James Thurber
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The Male Animal: quick answers
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How long is The Male Animal?
The Male Animal runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Male Animal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Male Animal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Male Animal on?
The Male Animal is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Male Animal?
If you liked The Male Animal, try Horse Feathers, The Freshman, The Rewrite.
Who directed The Male Animal?
The Male Animal (1942) was directed by Elliott Nugent and stars Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie.
What is The Male Animal based on?
The Male Animal is based on The Male Animal by Elliott Nugent and James Thurber.