The Big Fight (1930)

Based on the David Belasco stage production of the Max Marcin play in which heavyweight-champion Jack Dempsey played the role of the fighter, Tiger: This "behind-the-scenes look of a ... See full summary »

Director:

Walter Lang

Writers:

Max Marcin (play), Milton Herbert Gropper (play),

Stars:

Lola Lane, Ralph Ince, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Cast

Cast overview:
Lola Lane	...	Shirley
Ralph Ince	...	Chuck
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams	...	Tiger (as Guinn Williams)
Stepin Fetchit	...	Spot
Wheeler Oakman	...	Steve
James Eagles	...	Lester (as James Eagle)
Robert Emmett O'Connor	...	Detective (as Robert E. O'Connor)
Edna Bennett	...	Winnie
Tony Stabenau	...	Battler (as Tony Stabeneau)
Larry McGrath	...	Pinkie
Frank Jonasson	...	Berrili

Storyline

Based on the David Belasco stage production of the Max Marcin play in which heavyweight-champion Jack Dempsey played the role of the fighter, Tiger: This "behind-the-scenes look of a heavyweight-championship fight" looks much like all of the other boxing films in which the Champ gets involved in a frame-up and is asked to take a dive.

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Plot Keywords:

frame up | heavyweight champion | gangster | dupe | police officer | 

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Taglines:

SEE What Goes On Behind the Scenes at a BIG FIGHT! (original poster)

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Romance | Sport

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 May 1930 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

James Cruze Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.

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Connections

Alternate-language version of La fuerza del querer (1930)

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