Maybe It's Love (1930)

A very young Joan Bennett tops the cast as Nan Sheffield, the daughter of a college president. The nominal leading man is Tommy Nelson, the black-sheep son of a wealthy alumnus. Though Nelson is an ace football player, President Sheffield refuses to enroll the boy because of his bad reputation, whereupon Tommy's father withdraws his financial backing and bars his son from ever setting foot on Sheffield's campus. Falling in love with Nan, Tommy signs up with the college under an assumed name, giving up his wastrel ways to lead the football team to victory. Joe E. Brown steals the show as Speed Hanson, a goofy gridiron star who emits a loud and long yell whenever scoring a touchdown (this was, in fact, the first film in which Brown's famous "Yeeeeowww" was heard -- but certainly not the last).

Overview
"Maybe It's Love" is a movie launched in 1930, directed by William A. Wellman and including a cast headlined by Joan Bennett, Joe E. Brown, and James Hall. It is an American Pre-Code funny movie from the early days of noise movie that was adapted from the play "Tweedles" by George S. Kaufman. It provides an amusing yet, an emotional expedition of puppy love based in 'Tait University' in the middle of the background of college life and a progressing football champion.

The film's story
The story focuses on Nan Sheffield (Joan Bennett), the daughter of the university president, navigating her journey through puppy love and incoming their adult years within the college neighborhood. Throughout the movie, Nan is pursued by the love-struck Bobby Randall (James Hall), the star of Tate University's football group. Bobby's efforts to win over Nan's love include no development, as she firmly insists that she just desires a relationship with a male who isn't thinking about football. This triggers Bobby to take advantage of his status as a popular athlete, by actively losing a vital game, in a misguided effort to win her love.

Problems and humor
Throughout the motion picture, every small detail, every unrequited sensation, and every misunderstanding is entertainingly exaggerated into larger-than-life comedic circumstances. These scenes draw out the vibrant vitality, foolishness, and innocent humor in the characters' lives in university. A few of the standout characters consist of Coach "Dutch" Hendrian, played by the legendary quiet screen comedienne ZaSu Pitts, and Willie Sands, portrayed by Douglas Gilmore.

Climax
The plot reaches its climax with the significant football video game at the end of the season. Persuaded that the only way to win Nan's heart is by revealing he's not totally taken in by the sport, Bobby purposefully fumbles the game, with the honorable, if misguided, intentions of revealing Nan that football isn't his entire world.

Solve
Nevertheless, when Nan discovers Bobby's strategy, she's touched by his actions but doesn't want him to ruin his promising career over her. She hurries to the football field and implores him to play his finest rather. This climactic conflict leads to Bobby reversing the group's future and scoring the winning points, rectifying the scenario, both on the field and in his love life.

Wrap up
In conclusion, 'Maybe It's Love' provides a humorous and emotional representation of young love, personal sacrifices, misconceptions, and redemption. The movie includes aspects of comedy, love, and drama, making it a substantial addition to the early noise period of Hollywood movie theater. Author Joseph Jackson and director William A. Wellman effectively depict the spirit of university life, the fanaticism of football games, and the innocent intricacies of young love.

Top Cast

Joe E. Brown

Yates
Joan Bennett

Nan
James Hall

Tommy
Laura Lee

Betty
Sumner Getchell

Whiskers
George Irving

College Professor Sheffield
George Bickel

Trustee
Anders Randolf

Mr. Nelson (uncredited)