Ringside
“YOU'LL STAND AND CHEER... This Punch-Packed Drama”
Synopsis
Joe O'Hara finds out he has a damaged optic nerve just before a boxing match for the title. He needs the money badly, so he doesn't delay the fight. The opponent discovers Joe's weakness and pounds on his eyes, causing him to go blind.
Top Cast
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Don 'Red' Barry
Mike O'Hara, "King Cobra"
Sheila Ryan
Janet 'J.L.' Brannigan
Tom Brown
Joe O'Hara
Joseph Crehan
Oscar Brannigan
John Cason
Tiger Johnson
Tony Canzoneri
Swinger Markham
Joey Adams
Duke Hensel
William Edmunds
Professor Berger
Edit Angold
Mama Berger
Margia Dean
Joy White
Harry Brown
Fight Manager
Lyle Talbot
Radio Announcer
Michael Vallon
Bettor
Sam Flint
Doctor
Frankie Van
Referee
Dan Tobey
Fight Announcer
James J. Casino
Boxer (uncredited)
Ned Roberts
Fighter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Ormond
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- Ringside
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Ron Ormond, Daniel B. Ullman, Gloria Welsch
Walter Greene
Ernest Miller
Hugh Winn
Ron Ormond, Robert L. Lippert
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer
Ron Ormond
Screenplay
Donald S. Wakeling
Costume Design
Ron Ormond
Producer
Hugh Winn
Editor
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ringside.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ringside
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ringside about?
Joe O'Hara finds out he has a damaged optic nerve just before a boxing match for the title. He needs the money badly, so he doesn't delay the fight. The opponent discovers Joe's weakness and pounds on his eyes, causing him to go blind.
Who directed Ringside?
Ringside was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Ringside?
The principal cast of Ringside includes Don 'Red' Barry, Sheila Ryan, Tom Brown, Joseph Crehan, John Cason.
When was Ringside released and how long is it?
Ringside was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Ringside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ringside was composed by Walter Greene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ringside?
Ringside holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).