The Champ (1931)

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Written by Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins

Directed by King Vidor

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1931

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

A down-at-heel former boxing champion finds his relationship with his young son threatened by the arrival of his ex-wife, now remarried and with a successful career. Desperate to provide his son with the life his mother is able to offer, he decides to resume his fighting career and, in an emotionally-charged climax, he enters the ring for his comeback fight. Wallace Beery won an Oscar for his portrayal as the broken down boxer.

Cast

Wallace BeeryAndy 'Champ' Purcell
Jack CooperDink Purcell
Irene RichLinda Carlton
Roscoe AtesSponge
Edward BrophyTim
Hale HamiltonTony Carlton
Jesse ScottJonah
Marcia Mae JonesMary Lou Carlton

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