Winner Take All

Winner Take All

1939 · 61 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Comedy

When a waiter makes a lucky hit and wins a benefit prizefight, gamblers rig some fights for him; but a reporter arranges for a real boxer to put him in his place.

Directed by Otto Brower · Written by Albert Ray

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