The Big Timer (1932): Cast
The Big Timer is a 1932 drama directed by Edward Buzzell, starring Ben Lyon as Cooky Bradford, Irving Bacon and Tom Dugan. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Timer About?
The premise of The Big Timer without spoilers.
Cooky, a brash burger‑flipper who loves to brag, decides he can become a boxer. When a woman inherits the local gym and the regular fighters walk away, Cooky sees his big break. He sets out to prove himself, taking on the tough opponents while trying to impress the ladies.
The Big Timer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- newspaper sports reporter
- double feature film
- seduction
- grindhouse film
- bare chested male
- bare chested male fighting
- irish
- dutch
- car accident
- fight manager
- henchman
- dressing room
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- boxing arena
- fight spectator
- dumbness
- police officer
- want ads
- job seeker
- receptionist
- new rochelle
- hard scrabble
- hard times
- punch drunk
- park avenue
- protege
- palooka
- panhandler
- dancer
- fry cook
- sparring partner
- home wrecker
- fight trainer
- prize fighter
- stupidly
- cigarette smoking
- penthouse
- butler
- crooked promoter
- damsel in distress
- charity event
- femme fatale
- boy toy
- gymnasium
- stock footage
- skid row
- prohibition
- great depression
- slang
- surprise birthday party
- deception
The Big Timer Cast & Characters
Ben Lyon leads the cast as Cooky Bradford, with Irving Bacon as Slim Dugan (uncredited) and Tom Dugan as Catfish. Directed by Edward Buzzell; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Buzzell
- Ben Lyon as Cooky Bradford
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Irving Bacon as Slim Dugan (uncredited) -
Tom Dugan as Catfish -
Nat Pendleton as Kid Melrose (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Big Timer
· 7 more- Bess Flowers Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Robert Emmett O'Connor Dan Wilson
- Thelma Todd Kay Mitchell
- Charley Grapewin Pop Baldwin
- Russell Hopton Sullivan
- Constance Cummings Honey Baldwin
- Jack Miller Scrappy Martin
More from Edward Buzzell
More films directed by Edward Buzzell: Ain't Misbehavin', Confidentially Connie, A Woman of Distinction and Neptune’s Daughter.
The Big Timer Also Known As
Also known as “Glória de Campeão”.
- Also known as
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- Glória de Campeão
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The Big Timer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Big Timer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Timer?
The Big Timer runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Big Timer released?
The Big Timer was released on March 10, 1932.
Who directed The Big Timer?
The Big Timer was directed by Edward Buzzell.
More films by Edward Buzzell Who is in the cast of The Big Timer?
The Big Timer stars Ben Lyon as Cooky Bradford, Irving Bacon as Slim Dugan (uncredited) and Tom Dugan as Catfish, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Big Timer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Timer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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