Follow Thru

Follow Thru

Year: 1930

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Directors: Lloyd Corrigan, Laurence Schwab

ComedyMusic

After club champion Lora Moore loses a golf match to a rival woman, handsome pro Jerry Downs and his goofy sidekick Jack Martin arrive. Lora hires Jerry to improve her putting, and she soon finds herself smitten, as several other women also chase him. Meanwhile her friend Angie Howard pursues Jack, leading to a series of light‑hearted, slapstick mishaps.

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Timeline – Follow Thru (1930)

Trace every key event in Follow Thru (1930) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Birth of a daughter and a changed toast

In 1910, golf pro Mac Moore celebrates the birth of his child at Mission Country Club. He hopes to raise a champion golfer, initially ordering champagne, but upon learning the baby is a girl, he switches to beer.

1910 Mission Country Club
2

Lora's tournament setback (1930)

Two decades later, Lora enters the club tournament but loses to Ruth Van Horn and contemplates giving up golf. The setback tests her resolve, but it doesn’t end her pursuit of the sport.

1930 Mission Country Club
3

Jerry and Jack arrive at the club

Jerry Downes and his friend Jack Martin arrive at the club, injecting new energy into the scene. Lora sees Jerry and decides to stay in the game.

1930 Mission Country Club
4

Jerry starts coaching Lora

Jerry begins giving Lora golf lessons, and their sessions are punctuated by light banter and musical moments. The coaching helps Lora sharpen her game and stay motivated.

1930 Mission Country Club
5

Jack meets Angie

Jack meets Lora's best friend Angie but is too flustered to make a move. The moment hints at a budding romance that threads through the story.

1930 Mission Country Club
6

Babs and Dinty deny romance

Babs and Dinty deny any romantic feelings for one another, keeping their relationship strictly platonic. Their dynamic adds a touch of humor to the group.

1930 Mission Country Club
7

Masquerade party across the border

A title card announces the scene change to a masquerade party across the border. At Ruth's house in Mexico, Angie sings 'I Want to Be Bad' in a lavish production, with dancers and dramatic effects. Lora gets drunk, sings a reprise of the number, and passes out; Jerry reprises 'A Peach of a Pair' and they drive home.

1930s Ruth's house, Mexico
8

Locker-room caper for the girdle deal

Effie, the girdle magnate, and Jack infiltrate the ladies locker room disguised as plumbers to recover a family ring Jack gave to Angie, in exchange for Effie's girdles being stocked in stores. The caper advances their schemes and brings the lovers closer to a payoff.

1930s Ladies locker room
9

Lora snubs Jerry at a tournament

At another tournament, Lora, still upset with Jerry, gives him the cold shoulder; he walks away, but Jack coaxes him back into the fold. The tension sets the stage for a later reconciliation.

1930s Club course
10

The 18th hole victory with Jerry as caddy

On the 18th hole, Jerry steps in as Lora's caddy and she wins the tournament. After the win, Jerry walks away again, leaving Lora to savor the victory on her own.

1930s Club course
11

A double wedding on the horizon

Jack and Angie encourage Jerry and Lora to make up so they can plan a double wedding, with the moment underscored by a reprise of 'A Peach of a Pair'.

1930s Club
12

Plans for marriage and a hopeful future

The timeline closes with the couples looking toward a future that blends golf, friendship, and romance as they plan their double wedding and continue to share the stage and the sport they love.

1930s Club

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