The Duke Comes Back (1937)
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.
Director:
Irving Pichel
Writers:
Edmond Seward, Adele Buffington.
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Allan Lane as Duke Foster |
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Heather Angel as Susan Foster |
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Genevieve Tobin as Pauline Corbin |
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Ben Welden as Barney |
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Frederick Burton as Arnold Corbin |
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Johnny Russell as Jimmy Foster |
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Joseph Crehan as Pat Doyle |
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Selmer Jackson as Jim Watson |
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Byron Foulger as Peters the butler |
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Fred 'Snowflake' Toones as Snowflake |
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George Cooper as Janitor |
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Clyde Dilson as Parke, the publicist |
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Art Lasky as Bronski |
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Victor Adams as Nick |
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George Lynn as Al |
| Writing | Lucian Cary | Novel |
| Directing | Irving Pichel | Director |
| Writing | Edmond Seward | Screenplay |
| Writing | Adele Buffington | Screenplay |