A biography of one of the greatest boxers, ”Gentleman Jim” Corbett, but not one that takes its subject too seriously; director Raoul Walsh tells the story of an upstart’s rise to the top vividly and with a great sense of humor. Errol Flynn is very charming as the boasting and manipulating bank clerk who gets a chance to put his talent for hurting people in the ring on display; along the way, Corbett also makes new, wealthy friends. The way argues with Alexis Smith is entertaining and the star knows how to turn harsh words into punches. In the exciting fight near the end his character faces another famous champion, John L. Sullivan (a boisterous Ward Bond).

The YouTube clip shows the trailer.

1942-U.S. 105 min. B/W. Produced by Robert Buckner. Directed by Raoul Walsh. Screenplay: Vincent Lawrence, Horace McCoy. Cast: Errol Flynn (James Corbett), Alexis Smith (Victoria Ware), Jack Carson (Walter Lowrie), Alan Hale, John Loder, William Frawley… Ward Bond.

Published by Stefan Hedmark 2004-03-13 11:07

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