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YOU'LL STAND AND CHEER... This Punch-Packed Drama

NR 1949 · 68 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Joe O'Hara finds out he has a damaged optic nerve just before a boxing match for the title. He needs the money badly, so he doesn't delay the fight. The opponent discovers Joe's weakness and pounds on his eyes, causing him to go blind.

Directed by Frank McDonald · Written by Daniel B. Ullman

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