
Sunday Punch
1942-05-08 · 76 min · ★ 6.0
Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.
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- Directors
- David Miller
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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William LundiganKen Burke
Jean RogersJudy
Dan DaileyOle
Guy Kibbee'Pops' Muller
J. Carrol NaishMatt Bassler
Connie GilchristMa Galestrum
Sam LeveneRoscoe
Leo Gorcey'Biff'
Rags Ragland'Killer' Connolly
Johnny Mitchell'Baby' Fitzroy (as Douglass Newland)
Anthony CarusoNat Cucci
Dane ClarkPhil Grogan (uncredited)
Ava GardnerRingsider (uncredited)
Charles LaneRingside spectator at Ole's first fight (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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