Fighting Youth (1935) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A student athlete balances love, campus protest, disciplinary authority, and a final chance to return to victory.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Protest Takes Shape

Carol accepts leadership of a campus protest against the football program. She recruits Larry despite his position as a star player.

Key Events

• Campus Protest Emerges — A radical campus group persuades Carol to lead a protest against the college football system. Characters: Carol Arlington, Larry Davis Location: College campus
• Carol Takes Leadership — Carol agrees to lead the student protest against the football team. Characters: Carol Arlington Location: College campus
• Larry's Marriage Plan — Larry needs money and a job so he can marry his sweetheart Betty. Characters: Larry Davis, Betty Wilson Location: College campus
• Larry Joins Protest — Carol recruits Larry even though he is a star player for State's team. Characters: Carol Arlington, Larry Davis Location: College campus

Love And Pressure

Larry needs money and a job to marry Betty. His participation in the committee's protest places his athletic future under pressure.

Key Events

• Larry Joins Protest — Carol recruits Larry even though he is a star player for State's team. Characters: Carol Arlington, Larry Davis Location: College campus
• Committee States Its Case — The committee protests that the school uses its athletes to make a profit. Characters: Carol Arlington, Larry Davis Location: College campus
• Parker Faces Activism — Coach Parker becomes aware of Larry's campus activities and is offended by them. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: College campus
• Next Game Begins — Larry takes part in the next football game under pressure from the campus controversy. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Larry Fumbles — A distracted Larry fumbles during the next game. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field

The Cost Of Defiance

Larry fumbles while distracted during the next game. Parker, offended by Larry's campus activities, removes him from the team as accusations spread.

Key Events

• Larry Fumbles — A distracted Larry fumbles during the next game. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Larry Leaves Team — Parker kicks Larry off the team after the fumble. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Failure Is Questioned — Some people assert that Larry lost the game on purpose. Characters: Larry Davis, Carol Arlington Location: College campus
• Larry's Reputation Suffers — The accusations place additional pressure on Larry's future and his plans with Betty. Characters: Larry Davis, Betty Wilson Location: College campus
• Season Finale Approaches — The season-ending game approaches while Larry remains excluded from the team. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field

Waiting For A Chance

Larry is left out of the season-ending game. His exclusion threatens his athletic standing and complicates his hopes for a future with Betty.

Key Events

• Season Finale Approaches — The season-ending game approaches while Larry remains excluded from the team. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Larry Remains Benched — Parker continues to leave Larry out of the major season-ending game. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Betty Awaits Outcome — Larry's uncertain athletic future continues to affect his hope of marrying Betty. Characters: Larry Davis, Betty Wilson Location: College campus
• Parker Reconsiders — Parker changes his attitude toward Larry before the decisive game. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Larry Reenters Game — Parker lets Larry play in the season-ending game after previously excluding him. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field

A Last Minute Return

Parker changes his mind and allows Larry to play in the final game. Larry returns to action and the team finishes victorious.

Key Events

• Larry Reenters Game — Parker lets Larry play in the season-ending game after previously excluding him. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Final Game Pressure — Larry faces the decisive athletic test after returning to the team. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Larry Plays Again — Larry contributes after Parker gives him the opportunity to play. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Team Wins Finale — The team ends the season victorious with Larry back in play. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker Location: Football field
• Athletic Reconciliation — Parker's change of heart and the victory resolve Larry's central athletic conflict. Characters: Larry Davis, Coach Parker, Betty Wilson, Carol Arlington Location: College campus

Story Breakdown

• Campus Protest — Carol becomes the public leader of a challenge to the college football system.
  • Carol Takes Charge — A radical campus group persuades Carol to lead the protest.
  • Profit Objection — The committee argues that the school uses athletes to make money.
• Larry's Personal Goal — Larry seeks financial security so he can marry Betty.
  • Marriage To Betty — Betty is identified as Larry's sweetheart and intended bride.
  • Need For Work — Larry needs money and a job before marriage.
• Athlete Joins Cause — Larry's public support connects the protest to the football team.
  • Carol Recruits Larry — Carol persuades the State star to support the committee.
  • Conflicting Loyalties — Larry's activism conflicts with his role as a football player.
• Parker's Punishment — Coach Parker responds harshly when Larry's activism and performance become linked.
  • Distracted Fumble — Larry fumbles in the next game while distracted.
  • Team Dismissal — Parker kicks Larry off the team after the fumble.
• Public Suspicion — Larry's failure becomes the subject of damaging accusations.
  • Lost On Purpose — Some people claim Larry intentionally lost the game.
  • Future At Risk — The controversy threatens Larry's athletic and personal plans.
• Final Game Return — Larry receives a late opportunity to reclaim his place in the decisive game.
  • Parker Reconsiders — Parker changes his heart before the season-ending contest.
  • Larry Plays — Parker allows Larry to enter the final game.
• Victory And Resolution — The final contest restores Larry's participation and ends with victory.
  • Season Ends Victorious — The team wins after Larry returns to action.
  • Athletic Conflict Ends — Parker's change of heart resolves the central player-coach dispute.

Directed by

Hamilton MacFadden

Key Cast

• Charles Farrell — Larry Davis
• June Martel — Betty Wilson
• Andy Devine — Cy Kipp
• J. Farrell MacDonald — Coach Parker
• Ann Sheridan — Carol Arlington