The Main Event

The Main Event

The tender story of a fighter's love for a girl who sought to double-cross him- until she realised that he was all the world to her.

1927 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Romance

Nightclub dancer Glory Frayne falls in love with championship boxer Red Lucas . Luca's latest opponent is likeable young pugilist Johnny Regan . When Johnny meets Glory, he is instantly smitten.....

Directed by William K. Howard · Written by Paul Allison

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