The Prizefighter and the Lady
Girls! There's a new passion in your life!
1933 · 102 min · ★ 5.5 · Romance, Comedy
An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke · Written by John Meehan
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Myrna Loy Belle Mercer -
Max Baer Steve Morgan -
Primo Carnera Carnera -
Jack Dempsey Promoter -
Walter Huston Edwin J. Bennett ("The Professor") -
Otto Kruger Willie Ryan -
Vince Barnett Bugsie -
Robert McWade Adopted Son -
Muriel Evans Linda -
Jean Howard Show Girl -
Cora Sue Collins Farmer's Daughter (uncredited) -
Dennis O'Keefe Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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