
Slapsie Maxie's
1939-09-16 · 17 min · ★ 6.0
In this comedic short, when a waiter accidentally knocks out boxing champ Tiger Dorsey in Slapsie Maxie's restaurant, Maxie arranges a boxing match between the reluctant waiter and the champ.
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- Directors
- Noel M. Smith
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Maxie RosenbloomSlapsie Maxie
Johnnie DavisJohnny the Waiter
Frank FaylenTiger Dorsey
Cully RichardsMaster of Ceremonies
Creighton HaleReporter (uncredited)
John HarronFight Announcer (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesWaiter (uncredited)
Glenn LanganReporter (uncredited)
Jack MowerDorsey's Manager (uncredited)
Paul PanzerFight Spectator (uncredited)
John RidgelyReporter (uncredited)
Sailor VincentJohnny's Cornerman (uncredited)
Emmett VoganWrestling Director (uncredited)
Leo WhiteHeadwaiter (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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