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Kid Galahad (1937)

APPROVED 102 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   29 May 1937 (USA)
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Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.

Director:

Michael Curtiz

Writers:

Seton I. Miller, Francis Wallace (story)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edward G. Robinson ...
Nick 'Nicky' Donati
Bette Davis ...
Louise 'Fluff' Phillips
Humphrey Bogart ...
Turkey Morgan
Wayne Morris Wayne Morris ...
Ward 'Kid Galahad' Guisenberry
Jane Bryan ...
Marie Donati
Harry Carey Harry Carey ...
Silver Jackson
William Haade William Haade ...
Chuck McGraw
Soledad Jiménez Soledad Jiménez ...
Mrs. Donati (as Soledad Jiminez)
Joe Cunningham Joe Cunningham ...
Joe Taylor
Ben Welden Ben Welden ...
Buzz Barett
Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan ...
Brady
Veda Ann Borg Veda Ann Borg ...
The Redhead
Frank Faylen ...
Barney
Harland Tucker Harland Tucker ...
Gunman
Bob Evans Bob Evans ...
Sam McGraw
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Storyline

When a bellhop knocks out fighter Chuck McGraw, promoter Nick Donati realizes he's a potential champ. "Kid Galahad" justifies Nick's confidence, but Nick's mistress Fluff falls for him; in turn, the Kid falls for Nick's young sister. Now overprotective brother Nick turns against his new fighter, leading to a near- disastrous title fight and a murderous confrontation. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Bellhop | Mistress | Gunfight | Barber | New York City  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian (some dialogue)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Battling Bellhop See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 19, 1938 with Edward G. Robinson reprising his film role. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During the fights in the arenas, the crowd is painted on a backdrop in the balcony and after the sixth row in the mezzanine. See more »

Quotes

Ward Guisenberry: It looks like we're going to get along fine.
Marie Donati: [sarcastically] You think so?
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Connections

Featured in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Moon Is in Tears Tonight"
(uncredited)
Music by M.K. Jerome
Lyrics by Jack Scholl
Performed by Bette Davis, voice dubbed by unknown singer See more »