Best New Year's Eve Films
Staying Up Till Midnight Won't Be a Problem With These 40 New Year's Films
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This 1952 sports romance film, celebrates one of New Year's Day's greatest pastimes in America: the Rose Bowl. The storyline centres around a Midwest football team in sunny California after their prayers of playing in the Rose Bowl are answered. The day before the big game, the team's quarterback, Steve, makes the acquaintance of the very beautiful Denny Burke. Smitten, Steve asks for her number and the two make plans to spend New Year's Eve night together. When a team emergency comes up, Steve is forced to stand her up. However, he's holding out hope that she'll still come watch him play. A trophy isn't the only thing riding on this New Year's Day game, so is Steve's heart.