Gentleman Jim
“The grandest story of the Naughty "Nineties" becomes the gayest picture of the Fighting "Forties!"”
Synopsis
As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
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Gentleman Jim (Official Trailer 1942)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-08
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
James J. Corbett
Alexis Smith
Victoria Ware
Jack Carson
Walter Lawrie
Alan Hale
Pat Corbett
John Loder
Carlton De Witt
William Frawley
Billy Delaney
Minor Watson
Buck Ware
Ward Bond
John L. Sullivan
Madeleine Lebeau
Anna Held
Rhys Williams
Harry Watson
Monte Blue
Gambler in "Lucky Guy"
Pat Flaherty
Harry Corbett
Arthur Shields
Father Burke
Dorothy Vaughan
Ma Corbett
Hooper Atchley
(uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
(uncredited)
Richard Kipling
(uncredited)
Charles Lang
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace McCoy, Vincent Lawrence
- Original Score
- Sam Perry, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Gentleman Jim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Horace McCoy, Vincent Lawrence, Hugh Cummings
Sam Perry, Heinz Roemheld
Sidney Hickox
Jack Killifer
Robert Buckner
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Horace McCoy
Screenplay
Vincent Lawrence
Screenplay
Robert Buckner
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Jack Killifer
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
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 Gentleman Jim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gentleman Jim about?
As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
Who directed Gentleman Jim?
Gentleman Jim was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Gentleman Jim?
The principal cast of Gentleman Jim includes Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Jack Carson, Alan Hale, John Loder.
When was Gentleman Jim released and how long is it?
Gentleman Jim was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Gentleman Jim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gentleman Jim was composed by Sam Perry, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gentleman Jim?
Gentleman Jim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).