The Champ
“The knockout picture of the year!”
Synopsis
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Champ Official Trailer #1 - Edward Brophy Movie (1931) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Wallace Beery
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper
Dink Purcell
Irene Rich
Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates
Sponge
Edward Brophy
Tim
Hale Hamilton
Tony Carleton
Jesse Scott
Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones
Mary Lou Carleton
Dannie Mac Grant
Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
The Doctor (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)
Bob Perry
Referee (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Louie the Bartender (uncredited)
Andy Shuford
Boy at Racetrack (uncredited)
Dan Tobey
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$356K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.49x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins
- Original Title
- The Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $356K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Frances Marion, Leonard Praskins
Gordon Avil
Hugh Wynn
Harry Rapf, King Vidor, Irving Thalberg, William Murray Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
King Vidor
Director
Harry Rapf
Producer
King Vidor
Producer
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Irving Thalberg
Producer
William Murray Weiss
Producer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
Leonard Praskins
Writer
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 The Champ.
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Academy Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Winners 1929-2025
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Academy Awards: Winners
Best Actor
Best Actor (updated 8/6/26)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Champ about?
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Champ?
The principal cast of The Champ includes Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy.
When was The Champ released and how long is it?
The Champ was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Champ?
The Champ had a reported production budget of $356K and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (4.49 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Champ?
The Champ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).