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Director:
Michael Curtiz
Writers:
Seton I. Miller (writer)
Francis Wallace (story)
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Release Date:
29 May 1937 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Romance | Sport more
Plot:
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Jane Bryan
 (From Alternative Film Guide. 11 April 2009, 7:12 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Knocked Out by Love more (10 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Edward G. Robinson ... Nick 'Nicky' Donati

Bette Davis ... Louise 'Fluff' Phillips

Humphrey Bogart ... Turkey Morgan
Wayne Morris ... Ward 'Kid Galahad' Guisenberry
Jane Bryan ... Marie Donati
Harry Carey ... Silver Jackson
William Haade ... Chuck McGraw
Soledad Jiménez ... Mrs. Donati (as Soledad Jiminez)
Joe Cunningham ... Joe Taylor
Ben Welden ... Buzz Stevens (Buzz Barett in end credits)
Joseph Crehan ... Brady (editor)
Veda Ann Borg ... The redhead

Frank Faylen ... Barney
Harland Tucker ... Archie (gunman)
Bob Evans ... Sam McGraw
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Battling Bellhop (USA) (TV title)
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Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Vitaphone
Certification:
Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (PCA #3036)

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Miscellaneous: About nine minutes into the film, during the party scene, a woman is looking at herself in the mirror. Her reflection turns away before she does. more
Quotes:
Louise 'Fluff' Phillips: It seems I'm always ringside at the first fight... and the last. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Swing for Sale more

FAQ

who dubbed Bette Davis's voice in the cafe sing?
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Knocked Out by Love, 20 July 2009
5/10
Author: Rindiana from Germany

Don't be fooled by the starry cast! This average Warner Bros. boxing movie just recycles the usual clichés and mostly generates yawns instead of excitement.

Of course, it's altogether not too bad and the big names get by on pure nostalgia, but the main plot line remains bland and forgettable despite some small touches of interest. The inconsistency of tone is another minus, while the Robinson-Davis liaison certainly has its share of snappy moments.

But naturally, the pic's still miles ahead of the Elvis remake. Yuck!

5 out of 10 'fluffy' Bette Davises

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