A bookish college student dismissive of athletics is compelled to try out sports to win the affection of the girl he loves.

Buster Keaton
as Ronald, The Boy

Anne Cornwall
as Mary Haynes, The Girl

Flora Bramley
as Mary's friend

Harold Goodwin
as Jeff Brown, A rival

Snitz Edwards
as The Dean

Carl Harbaugh
as Crew Coach

Sam Crawford
as Baseball Coach

Florence Turner
as A Mother

Lee Barnes
as USC Athlete (uncredited)

Robert Boling
as USC Athlete (uncredited)