Knockout Reilly
Synopsis
A Malcolm St. Clair silent boxing sports romantic love triangle prison melodrama about a steel worker who saves a girl in a bar fight by knocking out the man coming on to her. It turns out the man was a boxer named "Killer"; so our steel worker becomes a boxer, but is then arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he continues training, so that when he gets out, he can fight "Killer"; he is losing the fight, but his girl tells him that "Killer" framed him, which gives him the drive to knock his opponent out in the final round!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$380K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Collings, Kenneth Raisbeck, Albert Payson Terhune
- Original Title
- Knockout Reilly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $380K
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Pierre Collings, Kenneth Raisbeck, Albert Payson Terhune
Edward Cronjager
Malcolm St. Clair
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Collings
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Kenneth Raisbeck
Writer
Malcolm St. Clair
Producer
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knockout Reilly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knockout Reilly about?
A Malcolm St. Clair silent boxing sports romantic love triangle prison melodrama about a steel worker who saves a girl in a bar fight by knocking out the man coming on to her. It turns out the man was a boxer named "Killer"; so our steel worker becomes a boxer, but is then arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he continues training, so that when he gets out, he can fight "Killer"; he is losing the fight, but his girl tells him that "Killer" framed him, which gives him the drive to knock his opponent out in the final round!
Who directed Knockout Reilly?
Knockout Reilly was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Knockout Reilly?
The principal cast of Knockout Reilly includes Richard Dix, Mary Brian, Jack Renault, Harry Gribbon, Osgood Perkins.
When was Knockout Reilly released and how long is it?
Knockout Reilly was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
How much did Knockout Reilly make at the box office?
Knockout Reilly grossed $380K in worldwide ticket sales.