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The Duke Comes Back (1937)

Movie"ROMANCE WITH A SOCK! A fighting fool in the ring...until a dame lands with a right to the heart."
Audience Score
50
The Duke Comes Back
NR 1 hr 4 minNov 29th, 1937Action, Romance
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.
StarringAllan LaneHeather AngelGenevieve Tobin
DirectorIrving Pichel

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 29th, 1937
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Republic Pictures
Movie Tags:
boxingretired prizefighter