Boxing Gloves (1929): Cast
Boxing Gloves is a 1929 short family comedy directed by Robert A. McGowan, starring Harry Spear as Harry, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins and Joe Cobb. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Robert A. McGowan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boxing Gloves About?
The premise of Boxing Gloves without spoilers.
The Rascals own a boxing arena that needs exciting fights. Harry and Farina spot a rivalry between two oversized kids, Joe and Chubby, who are gentle by nature. Farina tells each that the other will dive in round two, hoping to spark a bout. When the crowd fills the stands, Ernie adds another trick to get the fists flying and the audience roaring.
Boxing Gloves Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- soda
- boxing
- boxing match
- fight
- rivalry
- boy
- male friendship
- racial stereotype
- obese character
- little rascals
- misspelled word
- bell
+24 more Show fewer
- alarm clock
- knocked unconscious
- fixed fight
- tousled hair
- pompadour
- race
- torn pants
- broken bottle
- hot dog stand
- girl
- blonde
- gentle giant
- fat boy
- fat child
- refund
- promoter
- boxing glove
- ring announcer
- boxing ring
- boxer
- children
- part talkie
- our gang
- actor shares first name with character
Boxing Gloves Cast & Characters
Harry Spear leads the cast as Harry, with Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Farina and Joe Cobb as Joe. Directed by Robert A. McGowan; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert A. McGowan
- Harry Spear as Harry
- Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Farina
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Norman Chaney as Chubby
Also Starring in Boxing Gloves
· 12 more- Charlie Hall Sidewalk diner attendant
- Jackie Cooper Jackie
- Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins Wheezer
- Mary Ann Jackson Mary Ann
- Billy O'Brien Billy
- Jean Darling Jean
- Andy Shuford Chubby's trainer
- Dannie Mac Grant
- Bobby Mallon Announcer Graham McCracker
- Donnie 'Beezer' Smith Beezer
- Johnny Aber Boy sitting to the right of the tomato thrower
- Billy Schuler
More from Robert A. McGowan
More films directed by Robert A. McGowan: Too Many Women, Shivering Shakespeare, Cat, Dog & Co. and Playin’ Hookey.
Boxing Gloves Also Known As
Also known as “Febbre del ring”.
- Also known as
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- Febbre del ring
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Boxing Gloves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Boxing Gloves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boxing Gloves?
Boxing Gloves runs 17 minutes.
When was Boxing Gloves released?
Boxing Gloves was released on September 9, 1929.
Who directed Boxing Gloves?
Boxing Gloves was directed by Robert A. McGowan.
More films by Robert A. McGowan Who is in the cast of Boxing Gloves?
Boxing Gloves stars Harry Spear as Harry, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Farina and Joe Cobb as Joe, among 16 credited actors.
Does Boxing Gloves have a post-credit scene?
No. Boxing Gloves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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