The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933): Cast & Plot
The Prizefighter and the Lady is a 1933 romantic comedy directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Max Baer as Steve Morgan, Myrna Loy and Otto Kruger. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prizefighter and the Lady About?
The premise of The Prizefighter and the Lady without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Girls! There’s a new passion in your life! An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.
The Prizefighter and the Lady Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- f rated
- boxing matches
- new york city
- cabaret
- boxing training
- bare chested male
- gangster
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- bodyguard
- singer
- elopement
- training camp
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- horseback rider
- reference to mickey finn
- confession of infidelity
- ultimatum
- moving dance set
- musical number
- unfaithful
- fat joke
- overhead shot
- declared a draw
- reference to shampooing
- reunion
- boxing sport
- boxer
- manhattan new york city
- romantic rivalry
- marriage
- marital separation
- chorus girl
- bar
- automobile accident
- alcoholic
- boxing manager
- vaudeville
- boxing promoter
- adultery
- madison square garden manhattan new york city
The Prizefighter and the Lady Cast & Characters
Max Baer leads the cast as Steve Morgan, with Myrna Loy as Belle Mercer and Otto Kruger as Willie Ryan. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director W.S. Van Dyke
- Max Baer as Steve Morgan
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Myrna Loy as Belle Mercer - Otto Kruger as Willie Ryan
- Robert McWade as Adopted Son
Also Starring in The Prizefighter and the Lady
· 10 more- Jack Dempsey Promoter
- Primo Carnera Carnera
- Vince Barnett Bugsie
- Dennis O'Keefe Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Matt Mchugh Professor's Drinking Buddy (uncredited)
- Walter Huston Edwin J. Bennett ("The Professor")
- Jack Pennick Bar Patron #6 (uncredited)
- Cora Sue Collins Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)
- Muriel Evans Linda
- Jean Howard Show Girl
More from W.S. Van Dyke
More films directed by W.S. Van Dyke, best-rated first: The Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man, Another Thin Man and Journey for Margaret.
The Prizefighter and the Lady Plot Summary
What happens in The Prizefighter and the Lady from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this classic boxing drama, Steve Morgan, a tough barroom bouncer and sailor, earns the attention of the alcoholic ex-boxing manager known as The Professor after he proves his impressive ring skills. The Professor persuades Steve to enter a prize fight against an up-and-coming challenger in order to bring money to both of them, setting a volatile course for both luck and consequence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prizefighter and the Lady, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Prizefighter and the Lady?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the ex‑boxing manager known as The Professor?
The Prizefighter and the Lady Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Un coeur, deux poings” and “Der Boxer und die Lady”.
- Also known as
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- Un coeur, deux poings
- Der Boxer und die Lady
- L'idolo delle donne
- Un cœur, deux poings
- 果然夺得锦标归
- El boxeador y la dama
- Det segrande könet
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Prize Fighter, Fight for Your Lady and The Oyster Princess.
The Prizefighter and the Lady FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prizefighter and the Lady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prizefighter and the Lady?
The Prizefighter and the Lady runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Prizefighter and the Lady released?
The Prizefighter and the Lady was released on November 10, 1933.
Who directed The Prizefighter and the Lady?
The Prizefighter and the Lady was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
More films by W.S. Van Dyke Who is in the cast of The Prizefighter and the Lady?
The Prizefighter and the Lady stars Max Baer as Steve Morgan, Myrna Loy as Belle Mercer and Otto Kruger as Willie Ryan, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Prizefighter and the Lady have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prizefighter and the Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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