The Prizefighter and the Lady
“Girls! There's a new passion in your life!”
Synopsis
An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Belle Mercer
Max Baer
Steve Morgan
Primo Carnera
Carnera
Jack Dempsey
Promoter
Walter Huston
Edwin J. Bennett ("The Professor")
Otto Kruger
Willie Ryan
Vince Barnett
Bugsie
Robert McWade
Adopted Son
Muriel Evans
Linda
Jean Howard
Show Girl
Cora Sue Collins
Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
Bar Patron #6 (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
Professor's Drinking Buddy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin, John Meehan
- Original Title
- The Prizefighter and the Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
John Lee Mahin, John Meehan, Frances Marion
Lester White
Robert Kern
W.S. Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
John Meehan
Screenplay
Lester White
Director of Photography
W.S. Van Dyke
Producer
Robert Kern
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prizefighter and the Lady
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What is The Prizefighter and the Lady about?
An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.
Who directed The Prizefighter and the Lady?
The Prizefighter and the Lady was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in The Prizefighter and the Lady?
The principal cast of The Prizefighter and the Lady includes Myrna Loy, Max Baer, Primo Carnera, Jack Dempsey, Walter Huston.
When was The Prizefighter and the Lady released and how long is it?
The Prizefighter and the Lady was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.