Movie·1931·1h 26m
The Champ
The knockout picture of the year!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Written By
Leonard Praskins
Producer
King Vidor, Harry Rapf
Cinematography
Gordon Avil
Editor
Hugh Wynn
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
61 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Frances Marion
Writer, Story
King Vidor
Director, Producer
Gordon Avil
Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Harry Rapf
Producer
Irving Thalberg
Producer
William Murray Weiss
Producer
Leonard Praskins
Writer
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