Winner Take All
“He knocks cupid for a row of hearts!”
Synopsis
Overworked boxer Jim goes to a health ranch in New Mexico to recover where he falls in love with Peggy and her sickly son. Once recovered, Jim leaves to return to the ring. Can their romance survive the distance?
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Jim 'Jimmy' Kane
Marian Nixon
Peggy Harmon
Guy Kibbee
Pop Slavin
Dickie Moore
Dickie Harmon
Virginia Bruce
Joan Gibson
Alan Mowbray
Forbes, the etiquette teacher
Esther Howard
Ann, Joan's Friend
Clarence Muse
Rosebud, the Trainer
Clarence Wilson
Ben Isaacs
Ralf Harolde
Legs Davis, Diamond Ring Seller
John Roche
Roger Elliott
Texas Guinan
Texas Guinan (archive footage) (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Interne at Rosario Ranch (uncredited)
Allan Lane
Monty - Joan's Friend (uncredited)
George Raft
Band Leader (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
July 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Beaumont, Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Winner Take All
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Gerald Beaumont, Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
W. Franke Harling
Robert Kurrle
Thomas Pratt
Roy Del Ruth
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Roy Del Ruth
Producer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Orry-Kelly
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winner Take All
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winner Take All about?
Overworked boxer Jim goes to a health ranch in New Mexico to recover where he falls in love with Peggy and her sickly son. Once recovered, Jim leaves to return to the ring. Can their romance survive the distance?
Who directed Winner Take All?
Winner Take All was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Winner Take All?
The principal cast of Winner Take All includes James Cagney, Marian Nixon, Guy Kibbee, Dickie Moore, Virginia Bruce.
When was Winner Take All released and how long is it?
Winner Take All was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Winner Take All?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winner Take All was composed by W. Franke Harling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winner Take All?
Winner Take All holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).