The Champ (1931)
The knockout picture of the year!
1931 · NR · 1h 26m · Drama, Family
Genres: Drama, Family
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Director: King Vidor
Writers: Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins
Cinematography: Gordon Avil
Editor: Hugh Wynn
Box office: $2M · Rated 7.1/10 by 64 viewers
Cast
Wallace Beery as Andy 'Champ' PurcellJackie Cooper as Dink PurcellIrene Rich as Linda CarletonRoscoe Ates as SpongeEdward Brophy as TimHale Hamilton as Tony CarletonJesse Scott as JonahMarcia Mae Jones as Mary Lou CarletonDannie Mac Grant as Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)Frank Hagney as Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)Dell Henderson as The Doctor (uncredited)Tom McGuire as Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)More like this
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