The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Edmond SewardScreenplay
- Adele BuffingtonScreenplay
Cast
- Allan LaneDuke Foster
- Heather AngelSusan Foster
- Genevieve TobinPauline Corbin
- Ben WeldenBarney
- Frederick BurtonArnold Corbin
- Johnny RussellJimmy Foster
- Joseph CrehanPat Doyle
- Selmer JacksonJim Watson
- Byron FoulgerPeters the butler
- Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesSnowflake
- George CooperJanitor
- Clyde DilsonParke, the publicist
Stills
Themes
boxingretired prizefighter