The Swell-Head

The Swell-Head

NR 1927 · 59 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Romance

Businessman Lefty Malone decides to become a prizefight, has his head turned by instant success, falls for the wrong woman, Kitty, then realizes the error of his ways, and finds true love with Molly O'Rourke.

Directed by Ralph Graves · Written by Robert Lord

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