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The Ring

  • 19271927
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.7K
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The Ring (1927)
DramaRomanceSport
Two boxers compete for the love of a woman.Two boxers compete for the love of a woman.Two boxers compete for the love of a woman.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.7K
YOUR RATING
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Alma Reville(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Carl Brisson
    • Lillian Hall-Davis
    • Ian Hunter
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Alma Reville(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Carl Brisson
    • Lillian Hall-Davis
    • Ian Hunter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    Carl Brisson and Gordon Harker in The Ring (1927)
    Carl Brisson and Lillian Hall-Davis in The Ring (1927)
    Carl Brisson and Lillian Hall-Davis in The Ring (1927)
    Carl Brisson, Gordon Harker, and Forrester Harvey in The Ring (1927)
    The Ring (1927)
    The Ring (1927)
    The Ring (1927)
    The Ring (1927)
    The Ring (1927)
    Carl Brisson and Lillian Hall-Davis in The Ring (1927)
    Carl Brisson, Ian Hunter, and Eugene Corri in The Ring (1927)
    Lillian Hall-Davis in The Ring (1927)

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    Carl Brisson
    Carl Brisson
    • 'One-Round' Jack Sander
    Lillian Hall-Davis
    Lillian Hall-Davis
    • Mabel - The Girl
    • (as Lilian Hall Davis)
    Ian Hunter
    Ian Hunter
    • Bob Corby
    Forrester Harvey
    Forrester Harvey
    • The Promoter
    Harry Terry
    Harry Terry
    • The Showman
    Gordon Harker
    Gordon Harker
    • Jack's Trainer
    Eugene Corri
    • Self - Referee
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell
    • Second
    • (uncredited)
    Clare Greet
    Clare Greet
    • Fortune Teller
    • (uncredited)
    Lawrence Hanray
    • Clerrgyman in Black Cassock
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Helmore
    Tom Helmore
    • Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Man-Dipping Attraction Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Minnie Rayner
    Minnie Rayner
    • Boxing Contestant's Wife
    • (uncredited)
    Brandy Walker
    • Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Wells
    • Boxer
    • (uncredited)
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Alma Reville(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      According to the dialogue card at 1:19:06, the big fight between Jack Saunders and Bob Corby was refereed by Eugene Corri, who entered the ring wearing a tux. Corri made boxing history in December 1907 by being the first referee to referee inside the ring during a fight.
    • Goofs
      During the first boxing scene, when the assistant is helping the sailor put on his coat, the coat is on nearly all the way; then, in the next shot, it is shown being put back on again.
    • Quotes

      The Promoter: If you win this next fight with the nigger, you'll be in the running for the championship.

    • Connections
      Featured in Silent Britain (2006)

    User reviews52

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    8/10
    Hitchcock shows early promise
    Alfred Hitchcock's only screen writing credit follows the story of two aspiring boxers as they slowly work their way to the top of their game. 'One-Round' Jack (Carl Brisson) works in a carnival show, using the gimmick of being able to knock any challengers out in one round to draw the crowds. When onlooker Bob Corby is reluctantly talked into going a round with Jack, he knocks him out, much to Jack's dismay and surprise. Caught between the two fighters is Jack's girlfriend Mabel (Lilian Hall Davis) who takes a liking to Bob, especially as he begins his rise up the boxing ranks. As Jack's frustration and jealousy grows, so does his success. As the two fight their way to the top, the likelihood of a climatic bout between the two protagonists increases with every fight. Ultimately it becomes a mental and physical battle for the love of Mabel.

    The meaning of the title is multi-layered - of course referring the boxing ring, but also the arm bracelet that Mabel receives from Bob that comes to represent the everlasting loop that the three lead characters are caught up in. Although relatively little-seen compared to some of the popular boxing movies, Hitchcock's silent has undoubtedly had a great impact of the sport genre, especially on Scorsese's Raging Bull. Hitchcock was fascinated with boxing - the idea of a physical and mental duel between two gladiators, and also with the dirty feel of the arena. Halls would be filled by both smartly-dressed socialites, and the working-class looking for a bit of escapism. The place would be filled with cigarette smoke, sweat and dirt trampled in by the masses. Although this doesn't quite have the cinematic flair of Scorsese's masterpiece, the photography is clearly comparable, and is extremely impressive given its era. This is Hitchcock's early experiment, where he would develop techniques he would come to perfect in his long-list of truly great films. A fascinating film from the man that would become one of the giants of cinema.

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1927 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British International Pictures (BIP)
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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Silent

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