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The Prizefighter and the Lady
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The Prizefighter and the Lady

1933-11-10 · 102 min · ★ 5.5

Romance · Comedy

An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.

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Directors
W.S. Van Dyke
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Myrna LoyMyrna LoyBelle Mercer
Max BaerMax BaerSteve Morgan
Primo CarneraPrimo CarneraCarnera
Jack DempseyJack DempseyPromoter
Walter HustonWalter HustonEdwin J. Bennett ("The Professor")
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerWillie Ryan
Vince BarnettVince BarnettBugsie
Robert McWadeRobert McWadeAdopted Son
Muriel EvansMuriel EvansLinda
Jean HowardJean HowardShow Girl
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsFarmer's Daughter (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jack PennickJack PennickBar Patron #6 (uncredited)
Matt McHughMatt McHughProfessor's Drinking Buddy (uncredited)

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