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The Champ (1931) | Criteria

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The Champ

English • 1931 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

Included in
In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen
Position 2
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July 2022
Position 19
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Written by Frances Marion
Position 9
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Additions: May 2020
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Vidor

WriterFrances Marion, Leonard Praskins

CinematographerGordon Avil

EditorHugh Wynn

ProducerKing Vidor, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg, William Murray Weiss

Cast

Irene Richas Linda Carleton

Wallace Beeryas Andy 'Champ' Purcell

as Dink Purcell

Roscoe Atesas Sponge

Edward Brophyas Tim

Hale Hamiltonas Tony Carleton

Jesse Scottas Jonah

Marcia Mae Jonesas Mary Lou Carleton

Dannie Mac Grantas Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)

Frank Hagneyas Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)

Dell Hendersonas The Doctor (uncredited)

Tom McGuireas Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)

Bob Perryas Referee (uncredited)

Lee Phelpsas Louie the Bartender (uncredited)

Andy Shufordas Boy at Racetrack (uncredited)

Dan Tobeyas Ring Announcer (uncredited)