The Lady and the Lug

The Lady and the Lug

1941 · 19 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

In this comedic short, a reporter wins a boxer's contract and decides to stage an exhibition fight for a society ladies' Milk Fund benefit bazaar.

Directed by William C. McGann · Written by Arthur V. Jones

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