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The Prizefighter and the Lady

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Original title

The Prizefighter and the Lady

Year

1933

Running time

102 min.

Country

United States

Director

W.S. Van Dyke, Howard Hawks

Screenwriter

John Lee Mahin, John Meehan. Story: Frances Marion

Cast

Music

Paul Marquardt, Frank Skinner

Cinematography

Lester White (B&W)

Producer

MGM

Genre

Comedy. Romance | Romantic Comedy. Boxing

Movie Groups

Frances Marion Adaptations

Synopsis

Steve is just a heavy duty bartender when Edwin J. Bennett, known as the Professor, starts training him for the ring. While doing road work, he is almost killed by a speeding car which crashes into a ditch. In the car is Belle Mercer and her driver. Steve takes Belle to a farmhouse and is smitten by her, but she is Willie Ryan's Girl. The fight is a breeze and later, Steve again meets Belle with Willie. That night, Steve and Belle disappear and return married, much to the disappointment of Ryan. Then Steve starts training in ernest and is 19 for 19 in the ring. However, he has an eye for the women and an expanding ego to match.

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Awards: 1933: Nominated for Oscar: Best Story

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