Iron Man
“A Pig Iron Jaw and a Mule Kick Got Him the Paper Crown.”
Synopsis
After prizefighter Kid Mason loses his opening fight, his wife Rose leaves him for Hollywood. Without her around, Mason trains and starts winning. Rose returns and wants Mason to dump his manager Regan and replace him with her secret lover, Lewis.
Top Cast
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Lew Ayres
Kid Mason
Robert Armstrong
George Regan
Jean Harlow
Rose Mason
John Miljan
Paul H. Lewis
Edward Dillon
Jeff
Mike Donlin
McNeil
Morrie Cohan
Rattler O'Keefe
Mary Doran
Showgirl
Mildred Van Dorn
Gladys DeVere
Ned Sparks
Riley
Sammy Blum
Mandel
Bess Flowers
Party Guest
Claire Whitney
Louise Lewis
Heinie Conklin
Prizefight Second (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
Bartender (uncredited)
John George
Card Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Edward Faragoh
- Original Title
- Iron Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Francis Edward Faragoh
Percy Hilburn
Milton Carruth
Carl Laemmle Jr., Tod Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Edward Faragoh
Writer
Tod Browning
Director
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Tod Browning
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Iron Man about?
After prizefighter Kid Mason loses his opening fight, his wife Rose leaves him for Hollywood. Without her around, Mason trains and starts winning. Rose returns and wants Mason to dump his manager Regan and replace him with her secret lover, Lewis.
Who directed Iron Man?
Iron Man was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in Iron Man?
The principal cast of Iron Man includes Lew Ayres, Robert Armstrong, Jean Harlow, John Miljan, Edward Dillon.
When was Iron Man released and how long is it?
Iron Man was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iron Man?
Iron Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).