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Cast

Errol Flynn
as James J. Corbett

Alexis Smith
as Vicki

Jack Carson
as Lowrie

John Loder
as DeWitt

Alan Hale
as Pat

William Frawley
as Delaney

Ward Bond
as John L. Sullivan

Madeleine LeBeau
as Anna Held

Art Foster
as Burke

Dorothy Vaughan
as Ma

Rhys Williams
as Watson

Minor Watson
as Buck Ware

Arthur Shields
as Father Burke

James Flavin
as George Corbett

Pat Flaherty
as Harry Corbett

Wallis Clark
as Judge Geary

Marilyn Phillips
as Mary Corbett

Edwin Stanley
as President McInnes

Henry O'Hara
as Colis Huntington

Harry Crocker
as Charles Crocker

Frank Mayo
as Gov. Stanford

Carl Harbaugh
as Smith

Fred Kelsey
as Sutro

Sammy Stein
as Joe Choynski

Charles C. Wilson
as Gurney

Jean Del Val
as Renaud

William B. Davidson
as Donovan

Mike Mazurki
as Jake Kilrain

William "Wee Willie" Davis
as Flannagan

Wade Crosby
as Manager

Lon McCallister
as Page Boy

Georgia Caine
as Mrs. Geary

Wade Boteler
as Policeman

Frank S. Hagney
as Mug

Mary Gordon
as Irish Woman

Emmett Vogan
as Stage Manager

Monte Blue
as Man

William Hopper
as Man

Milton Kibbee
as Man

Hooper Atchley
as Man

Lester Dorr
as Reporter

Lee Phelps
as Detective

Clara Blandick

Pat O'Malley
as Detective

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• Jun 17, 2012

  Back in the day the Irish were as lovingly mythologized as the Brits in Hollywood movies, and this Roaul Walsh film is no exception, as Errol Flynn, in fine form, plays the social climbing upstart of a man who took boxing from brawling to an art form. Warner Bros. was in its heyday and this brash, impertinent, raucous work exults in its vigor. Ward Bond too shines in one of his better roles as the great John L. Sullivan.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Sep 05, 2010

  A pretty good boxing movie, it's set in the past, in England (I think). I saw it on TV, and it looked good enough, but I got kinda bored with it in some scenes.
  Aj V Super Reviewer
• Jun 05, 2010

  A Warner Brothers classic, that richly deserves a place among the pantheon of great boxing films, it tells the true-life story of James J. "Gentlemen Jim" Corbett, the colorful Irish-American boxer who became the first heavyweight champion of the world, under the new Marquis of Queensberry rules. The story follows Corbett played by Errol Flynn who delivers one of the finest and most charismatic performances of his career, as a ambitious bank clerk in San Francisco, who thru chance will fight the ex-boxing champion of England and win. That will eventually lead to a fearsome fight with the heavyweight champion of the world, the great John L. Sullivan a legendary ring king played by Ward Bond in brilliant larger-than-life performance which is one of the finest moments in his distinguished career. The film is also a fascinating look at the early days of boxing as a outlaw sport, with some exciting and realistic fight sequences, which well-staged and are highly effective. Flynn was actually an accomplished boxer and you can see it was him doing all of his stunts and no doubles, this role was Errol Flynn's favorite, he trained rigorously to master Corbett's gliding footwork, his deft jabbing and lighting left-hooking that were all Corbett trademarks. Magnificent supporting performances from Alexis Smith, Jack Carson, Alan Hale, William Frawley, Minor Watson, and John Loder. Superlative direction by Raoul Walsh and impressive production values, convincingly recreating San Francisco circa 1887. A Knockout entertainment. Highly Recommended.
  Danny R Super Reviewer
• Jan 03, 2009

  Errol has one of his best roles here. How much is truth who knows but its well played and Alexis Smith is incredibly lovely.
  jay n Super Reviewer

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