The Personality Kid (1934)

Success corrupts a young prizefighter and leads him to neglect his wife.

Director:

Alan Crosland

Writers:

F. Hugh Herbert (screen play), Erwin S. Gelsey (screen play),

Stars:

Pat O'Brien, Glenda Farrell, Claire Dodd

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Pat O'Brien	...	Ritzy
Glenda Farrell	...	Joan
Claire Dodd	...	Patricia
Robert Gleckler	...	Gavin
Henry O'Neill	...	Stephens
Thomas E. Jackson	...	Rankin (as Thomas Jackson)
Arthur Vinton	...	McPhail
Clarence Muse	...	Shamrock
Clay Clement	...	Duncan
George Cooper	...	Tiny
G. Pat Collins	...	Ed (as George Pat Collins)
Al Hill	...	Al

Storyline

Success corrupts a young prizefighter and leads him to neglect his wife.

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Plot Keywords:

contract | boxer | childbirth | manager | separation | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Comigo é Assim

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"The Gold Diggers Song (We're in the Money)"
(1933) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Sung a cappella a bit by Pat O'Brien

User Reviews

Star Quality

If you like boxing movies, you're in for a treat, because this one has a very nice cast. However, it isn't the most exciting film, and if you don't like boxing movies, you might find yourself getting rather bored now and then. Ritzy McCarty (Pat O'Brien) is a boxer with some very fancy trademarks, like dancing around in the ring. He gathers quite a crowd, so a big shot promoter decides to take him on, along with his manager wife (Glenda Farrell). Unfortunately, the success goes to his head, and Ritzy takes up with a wealthy society dame (Claire Dodd) who is rather amused with his interest in her. Of course, his large appetite dooms him.

The most exciting cast member for me is Farrell, and she opens the film with many scenes, but as Ritzy takes more of an interest in Dodd, her appearances fade away. She makes a comeback at the end, but her part isn't quite the typical sassy girl. She has her moments, and the character is certainly strong-willed, but she doesn't have any super-snappy and memorable lines.