The Duke Steps Out
“Greatest Fight Story In History”
Synopsis
Millionaire's son Duke wants to be a champion boxer but takes time out to enroll in college when he sees co-ed Susie. The students wonder about his having a chauffeur and house full of servants. Susie likes him but, to get rid of her, his manager tells her Duke already has a New York chorus girl. As the students listen to a radio broadcast of his victorious fight from San Francisco, she learns that the student Duke is the boxer Duke and that there is no chorus girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Falkland L. Cary
- Original Title
- The Duke Steps Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Falkland L. Cary
Ira H. Morgan
George Hively
James Cruze
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
James Cruze
Producer
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
George Hively
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 The Duke Steps Out
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What is The Duke Steps Out about?
Millionaire's son Duke wants to be a champion boxer but takes time out to enroll in college when he sees co-ed Susie. The students wonder about his having a chauffeur and house full of servants. Susie likes him but, to get rid of her, his manager tells her Duke already has a New York chorus girl. As the students listen to a radio broadcast of his victorious fight from San Francisco, she learns that the student Duke is the boxer Duke and that there is no chorus girl.
Who directed The Duke Steps Out?
The Duke Steps Out was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in The Duke Steps Out?
The principal cast of The Duke Steps Out includes William Haines, Joan Crawford, Delmer Daves, Tenen Holtz, Edward Nugent.
When was The Duke Steps Out released and how long is it?
The Duke Steps Out was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duke Steps Out?
The Duke Steps Out holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).