Kid Galahad (1937)

Director:

Michael Curtiz

Writers:

Seton I. Miller (writer)
Francis Wallace (story)

Release Date:

29 May 1937 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Sport

Plot:

Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.

Plot Keywords:

Mistress | Self Sacrifice | Singer | Hitman | Party

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Dec. 2

11:30 PM

TCM

Cast

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

Also Known As:

The Battling Bellhop (USA) (TV title)

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Vitaphone

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | USA:Approved (PCA #3036)

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Goofs:

Continuity: When Turkey confronts Fluff, Ward and Silver in front of the New York hotel, he is seen in long shot leaning against the building, then begins to advance toward the trio. When we cut to the medium shot, he once again is leaning against the wall and then again starts to move toward the three of them.

Quotes:

Louise 'Fluff' Phillips: It seems I'm always ringside at the first fight... and the last.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Swing for Sale

predictable but well-made

This was certainly not the most original movie made by Warner Brothers, but it was an excellent showcase for the talents of Edward G. Robinson and cast. It's a perfect example of the type of film this company made so well in the 1930s--a simple and predictable story combined with excellent dialog and acting and breezy direction. While this story will not change the world, it is well worth the watching. By the way, this story has been remade several times---such as THE WAGONS ROLL AT MIDNIGHT (with Humphrey Bogart taking on the Edward G. Robineson part and Eddie Albert playing a lion tamer instead of a boxer) and KID GALAHAD (with Elvis). None of these films are quite as satisfying as this film. So my advice is, if you only want to see one, watch this one.