Boxing Gloves
Synopsis
The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would actually mix it up. Harry and Farina notice a rivalry between two very large young kids, Joe and Chubby, that would fill the bill if only the two heavyweights would put aside their gentle natures. Farina gets an idea: tell each of the lads that the other will take a dive in the second round. So the fight begins and the stands are filled; but will the combatants actually throw a punch? Ernie has one more trick up his sleeve to get the fists flying and the crowd on its feet. Sweet science indeed.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Johnny Aber
Boy sitting to the right of the tomato thrower
Norman Chaney
Chubby
Joe Cobb
Joe
Jackie Cooper
Jackie
Jean Darling
Jean
Charlie Hall
Sidewalk diner attendant
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
Mary Ann
Bobby Mallon
Announcer Graham McCracker
Billy Schuler
Extra
Andy Shuford
Chubby's trainer
Donnie 'Beezer' Smith
Beezer
Harry Spear
Harry
Dannie Mac Grant
(uncredited)
Billy O'Brien
Billy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. McGowan, Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Boxing Gloves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. McGowan
Robert A. McGowan, Hal Roach, H.M. Walker
Art Lloyd, F.E. Hershey
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach, Robert F. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. McGowan
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Robert F. McGowan
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
F.E. Hershey
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boxing Gloves
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What is Boxing Gloves about?
The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would actually mix it up. Harry and Farina notice a rivalry between two very large young kids, Joe and Chubby, that would fill the bill if only the two heavyweights would put aside their gentle natures. Farina gets an idea: tell each of the lads that the other will take a dive in the second round. So the fight begins and the stands are filled; but will the combatants actually throw a punch? Ernie has one more trick up his sleeve to get the fists flying and the crowd on its feet. Sweet science indeed.
Who directed Boxing Gloves?
Boxing Gloves was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
Who stars in Boxing Gloves?
The principal cast of Boxing Gloves includes Johnny Aber, Norman Chaney, Joe Cobb, Jackie Cooper, Jean Darling.
When was Boxing Gloves released and how long is it?
Boxing Gloves was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 17m.