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The Milky Way
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The Milky Way

1936-02-07 · 89 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy

Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.

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Directors
Leo McCarey
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harold LloydHarold LloydBurleigh Sullivan
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouGabby Sloan
Verree TeasdaleVerree TeasdaleAnn Westley
Helen MackHelen MackMae Sullivan
William GarganWilliam GarganSpeed McFarland
George BarbierGeorge BarbierWilbur Austin
Dorothy WilsonDorothy WilsonPolly Pringle
Lionel StanderLionel StanderSpider Schultz
Charles LaneCharles LaneWillard
Marjorie GatesonMarjorie GatesonMrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Charles LaneCharles Lane
Anthony QuinnAnthony Quinn
Thomas A. Curran
Eugene BarryCop (uncredited)
Joe GilbertTodd Fight Spectator (uncredited)

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